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BK51 EKZ

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,986 mi
Last recorded155,986 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 EKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 155,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,986 miles

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 139,212 miles

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

all brake disc pitted

plastic outter cill covers fitted

rubber bush on top engine mount split

slight play in top steering colum bush

Fail 25 Jul 2012 139,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake disc slight pitting

plastic outter cill covers fitted

rubber bush on top engine mount worn and split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 139,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake disc pitted

outter cill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,545 miles

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

outter cill covers fitted

slight play in offside upper and lower hub bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2010 129,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

outter cill covers fitted

slight play in offside upper and lower hub bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2009 120,007 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls slightly perrished

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2009 120,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre side walls slightly perrished

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,130 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear discs scored and pads getting low

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

slight pas fluid leak from around steering rack area

slight play in both rear top hub bushes

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 4 Dec 2008 105,130 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear discs scored and pads getting low

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

slight pas fluid leak from around steering rack area

slight play in both rear top hub bushes

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,294 miles

offside rear tyre perished and getting low

slight play in both rear top hub bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2007 86,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre perished and getting low

slight play in both rear top hub bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,959 miles

play in offside rear top hub bush

Fail 28 Nov 2006 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in offside rear top hub bush

Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,257 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 66,257 miles

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

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 EKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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