2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2L Diesel · DE52 KTJ
2002 Vauxhall Vectra (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 126,133 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE52 KTJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2011
- 126,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE52 KTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (DE52 KTJ) between November 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)”.
DE52 KTJ Mileage History
- 07/11/2005107,121 mi
- 25/09/2006128,921 mi+21,800 mi
- 03/09/2007146,495 mi+17,574 mi
- 08/09/2007147,182 mi+687 mi
- 09/08/2008166,051 mi+18,869 mi
- 11/08/2008166,051 mi
- 28/02/2009103,459 mi-62,592 mi
- 28/02/2009103,459 mi
- 25/02/2010113,595 mi+10,136 mi
- 03/03/2010113,836 mi+241 mi
- 02/03/2011126,133 mi+12,297 mi
- 02/03/2011126,133 mi
Average of roughly 3,578 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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