2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · NK02 LZC
2002 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 117,438 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NK02 LZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2026
- 117,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NK02 LZC Mileage History
- 17/01/2023103,325 mi
- 12/01/2024108,794 mi+5,469 mi
- 23/01/2025113,537 mi+4,743 mi
- 19/02/2026117,226 mi+3,689 mi
- 02/09/2026117,438 mi+212 mi
Average of roughly 3,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NK02 LZC 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 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (NK02 LZC) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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