2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KG04 BZP
2004 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 173,050 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG04 BZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 173,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG04 BZP 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 2004 Vauxhall Vectra (KG04 BZP) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KG04 BZP Mileage History
- 13/03/2023158,964 mi
- 13/03/2023158,964 mi
- 14/03/2024167,089 mi+8,125 mi
- 12/03/2025173,042 mi+5,953 mi
- 17/03/2025173,050 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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