2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · KC55 KOE
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 185,540 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,540 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.
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KC55 KOE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2025
- 185,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC55 KOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (KC55 KOE) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.”; “Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
KC55 KOE Mileage History
- 04/07/2022172,726 mi
- 21/06/2023175,682 mi+2,956 mi
- 11/07/2024178,467 mi+2,785 mi
- 07/05/2025185,540 mi+7,073 mi
Average of roughly 4,509 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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