2007 Vauxhall Vectra 2.8L Petrol · KU07 LCS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance record shows a persistent trend of suspension component wear. The most recent test in July 2025 at 29,579 miles resulted in a pass despite advisories for worn rear suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides. While these faults did not yet result in a failure, the presence of these issues across three consecutive annual tests indicates that the rubber components are degrading due to age and exposure rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,557 miles per year. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the car covered only 1,441 miles, maintaining a consistent pattern of minimal usage. This low mileage often leads to premature mechanical failure of rubber parts, as evidenced by the fractured nearside rear coil spring that caused a failure in July 2022, and the surface corrosion on the brake discs recorded at 24,369 miles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly, as the worn arm bushes have been flagged since 2023. The tester noted a broken coil spring in 2022, so the integrity of the remaining springs must be checked for signs of fatigue or corrosion. Given the low annual mileage, the brake system should be inspected for excessive surface pitting or seized calipers, which frequently affect vehicles that sit stationary for long periods. The discoloured rear indicators noted in 2025 are a minor cosmetic concern but should be checked to ensure light output remains within legal limits.