2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KE52 WPY
2002 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 70,532 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE52 WPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 70,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE52 WPY 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 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (KE52 WPY) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KE52 WPY Mileage History
- 20/11/202366,167 mi
- 24/11/202366,167 mi
- 16/10/202468,385 mi+2,218 mi
- 02/10/202569,397 mi+1,012 mi
- 04/09/202670,532 mi+1,135 mi
Average of roughly 1,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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