2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KL05 FTV
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 113,973 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL05 FTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 113,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL05 FTV 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 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (KL05 FTV) between February 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
KL05 FTV Mileage History
- 21/02/2023102,302 mi
- 27/02/2024104,505 mi+2,203 mi
- 06/09/2024108,300 mi+3,795 mi
- 27/08/2025109,995 mi+1,695 mi
- 01/09/2026113,973 mi+3,978 mi
Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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