2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KG05 JRU
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 125,214 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG05 JRU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 125,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG05 JRU 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 (KG05 JRU) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
KG05 JRU Mileage History
- 29/03/2022112,196 mi
- 28/03/2023116,672 mi+4,476 mi
- 04/04/2024121,050 mi+4,378 mi
- 11/04/2025125,214 mi+4,164 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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