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BK51 KXL

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,427 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rack boots twisted

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 113,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rack boots twisted

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,186 miles

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,924 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,403 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 92,367 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 75,592 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,787 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 65,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 55,500 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 KXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXL, 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 KXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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