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BK51 EKA

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,258 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 116,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine management light indicate fault

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,822 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,108 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 111,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 109,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 109,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 107,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 106,312 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light faulty

Pass 18 Feb 2011 104,789 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 103,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,809 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 67,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,225 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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BK51 EKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 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 BK51 EKA, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK51 EKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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