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AK55 SKN

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,575 mi
Last recorded159,575 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 159,575 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak from engine

Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2012 147,521 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 147,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play n/s rack arm

Fail 5 Dec 2011 115,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.m light on

offside front track rod end gaitor split

Pass 20 May 2011 97,278 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls.

Fail 20 May 2011 97,278 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2008 78,987 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AK55 SKN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 SKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 SKN is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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