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AY52 KBJ

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 85,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear inner edge on limit also misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

mil on

Fail 19 Nov 2014 73,821 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

mil on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,478 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,054 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear brake slightly sticking on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,677 miles

EXHAUST HANGER BRACKETS MISSING FROM FRONT + REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER (IE 2 OF 4 MISSING )

INNER SURFACES OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PARTIALLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,321 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres tread distorted.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,395 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ENABLING FULL INSPECTION OF BELT

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ENABLING FULL INSPECTION OF BELT

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,382 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,382 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 40,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,158 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 29,114 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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AY52 KBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 82,437 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 AY52 KBJ, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY52 KBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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