2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · NV55 VKB
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 142,876 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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NV55 VKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2025
- 142,876 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.
NV55 VKB 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 (NV55 VKB) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
NV55 VKB Mileage History
- 19/04/2023130,436 mi
- 19/04/2023130,436 mi
- 23/04/2024135,683 mi+5,247 mi
- 24/04/2024135,685 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/2025142,876 mi+7,191 mi
Average of roughly 5,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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