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AK55 SOU

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,936 mi
Last recorded182,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 182,936 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 178,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 18 Nov 2013 178,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 152,477 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,551 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 98,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,793 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,827 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,827 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,905 miles

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 SOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 SOU registered?

AK55 SOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AK55 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 SOU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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