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AK55 ZYW

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 123,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 123,981 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 119,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 111,634 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 111,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam connection suspect working at time of test. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,231 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,231 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 105,493 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (bulb in wrong) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking on to exhaust

Fail 2 Nov 2018 101,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking on to exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,106 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 95,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,651 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,651 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,334 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Objects removed from windscreen

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,873 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 42,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,616 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre side wall.

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,973 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,598 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

rear brake discs corroded at edges

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,598 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

rear brake discs corroded at edges

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 ZYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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