2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KH52 XYZ
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 95,821 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH52 XYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2024
- 95,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH52 XYZ 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 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (KH52 XYZ) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
KH52 XYZ Mileage History
- 29/07/202282,208 mi
- 29/07/202282,208 mi
- 17/08/202390,928 mi+8,720 mi
- 18/08/202390,930 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/202495,821 mi+4,891 mi
Average of roughly 6,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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