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KU56 XAP

2006 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,887 mi
Last recorded188,887 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vectra85,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 XAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 188,887 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 188,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,138 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 161,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 114,183 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,440 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r inner sidelight in/op

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,440 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/r inner sidelight in/op

Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,790 miles

all tyres worn on edge

knock o/s/f suspension intermitant

o/s/f lower arm bush bolt missing

temp fuel cap fitted

washers poor

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,877 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight in/op

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 59,877 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)

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

o/s/r inner sidelight in/op

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,997 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,977 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,474 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 40,474 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,211 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,200 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,036 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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KU56 XAP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,288 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 KU56 XAP, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU56 XAP registered?

KU56 XAP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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