2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · SW55 BPE
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 116,625 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SW55 BPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 116,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW55 BPE 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 (SW55 BPE) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose cut. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
SW55 BPE Mileage History
- 01/02/2023104,157 mi
- 30/01/2024111,786 mi+7,629 mi
- 06/02/2024111,916 mi+130 mi
- 07/02/2025116,625 mi+4,709 mi
- 10/02/2025116,625 mi
Average of roughly 6,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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