2009 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · LX09 SNV
2009 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 133,601 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LX09 SNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 133,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX09 SNV 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 2009 Vauxhall Vectra (LX09 SNV) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine Front of engine area dripping off catalyst (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LX09 SNV Mileage History
- 09/10/2024121,697 mi
- 10/10/2024121,703 mi+6 mi
- 08/10/2025128,083 mi+6,380 mi
- 09/10/2025128,083 mi
- 30/09/2026133,601 mi+5,518 mi
Average of roughly 6,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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