2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KA54 GRK
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 91,083 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA54 GRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 91,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA54 GRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (KA54 GRK) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Unit broken. (4.2.1 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not lighting up (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
KA54 GRK Mileage History
- 14/06/202253,361 mi
- 22/06/202253,589 mi+228 mi
- 07/06/202357,840 mi+4,251 mi
- 14/10/202491,083 mi+33,243 mi
- 25/10/202491,083 mi
Average of roughly 15,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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