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KB57 TKJ

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 TKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 119,127 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 119,127 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 119,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 109,683 miles

All tyres wearing

Corrosion to suspension , exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 1 Nov 2019 109,683 miles

Emissions not tested Co excessive for machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

All tyres wearing

Corrosion to suspension , exhaust and brake pipes

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,716 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

O/s/r tyre nailed/screw

Fail 13 Oct 2018 98,701 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat/downpipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

O/s/r tyre nailed/screw

Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,625 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding and slight blows, flexi weak

Fail 7 Oct 2017 89,625 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding and slight blows, flexi weak

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 81,153 miles

Front Wiper blades split

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 81,153 miles

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

Front Wiper blades split

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,761 miles

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

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

osf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,172 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken away

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,742 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,742 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,231 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KB57 TKJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KB57 TKJ, 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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KB57 TKJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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