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AK57 DFZ

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 126,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 121,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 116,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,890 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 107,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s/f/ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached x2 rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut likely to become detached n/s/f/ (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut likely to become detached o/s/f/ (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,207 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 102,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,142 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view mirror glass smashed (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17w (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,619 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,643 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 61,534 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls, but no ply or cords showing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,209 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls, but no ply or cords showing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,270 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,411 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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AK57 DFZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 84,501 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 AK57 DFZ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK57 DFZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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