2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · KV55 OJL
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 171,553 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KV55 OJL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2017
- 171,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV55 OJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (KV55 OJL) between October 2008 and July 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
KV55 OJL Mileage History
- 02/10/200870,603 mi
- 30/10/200871,868 mi+1,265 mi
- 30/10/200871,868 mi
- 23/06/200971,913 mi+45 mi
- 21/06/201085,776 mi+13,863 mi
- 24/06/2011101,259 mi+15,483 mi
- 24/06/2011101,259 mi
- 02/07/2012113,864 mi+12,605 mi
- 01/07/2013133,048 mi+19,184 mi
- 01/07/2013133,048 mi
- 21/06/2014147,598 mi+14,550 mi
- 29/06/2015155,607 mi+8,009 mi
- 29/06/2016163,998 mi+8,391 mi
- 30/08/2016164,516 mi+518 mi
- 15/07/2017171,553 mi+7,037 mi
Average of roughly 11,494 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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