2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · KP53 VAD
2003 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 137,555 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP53 VAD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2017
- 137,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP53 VAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (KP53 VAD) between October 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Braking system leaking near side rear pipe burst on test (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”.
KP53 VAD Mileage History
- 28/10/200623,247 mi
- 15/09/200728,949 mi+5,702 mi
- 24/02/200936,744 mi+7,795 mi
- 25/02/201056,318 mi+19,574 mi
- 26/02/201056,318 mi
- 23/02/201173,629 mi+17,311 mi
- 08/11/201177,345 mi+3,716 mi
- 09/11/201177,352 mi+7 mi
- 14/12/201290,966 mi+13,614 mi
- 17/12/201290,966 mi
- 02/05/2014104,194 mi+13,228 mi
- 02/05/2014104,194 mi
- 29/04/2015115,097 mi+10,903 mi
- 20/05/2015115,097 mi
- 10/05/2016126,950 mi+11,853 mi
- 12/05/2016126,950 mi
- 25/04/2017137,555 mi+10,605 mi
Average of roughly 10,895 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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