2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KH05 PZD
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2005. Recorded mileage 114,224 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH05 PZD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 114,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH05 PZD 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 (KH05 PZD) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KH05 PZD Mileage History
- 28/05/2022105,527 mi
- 03/07/2023110,128 mi+4,601 mi
- 04/07/2023110,128 mi
- 08/07/2024114,224 mi+4,096 mi
Average of roughly 4,114 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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