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AK55 SLV

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 134,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 134,123 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine will not fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play off side inner rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2025 128,467 miles

Nearside Front shock slightly corded

Offside Front shock slightly corded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

heavy uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2023 115,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 94,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,683 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2016 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 87,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,660 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,104 miles

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

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

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 SLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLV, 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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What year was AK55 SLV registered?

AK55 SLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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