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KU04 YYJ

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,628 mi
Last recorded86,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 YYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear auxiliary stop/position lamps not working

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 86,623 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps, lenses crazed (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear auxiliary stop/position lamps not working

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,577 miles

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 82,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

wipers self park slightly up-screen

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

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

wipers self park slightly up-screen

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,784 miles

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

both front tyres are just starting to wear more on the inner edge!

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,692 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,875 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,429 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,890 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing inner edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,305 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU04 YYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 KU04 YYJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KU04 YYJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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