2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · VE55 USS
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 233,819 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,819 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.
VE55 USS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2023
- 233,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VE55 USS Mileage History
- 01/12/2021212,379 mi
- 02/12/2022223,017 mi+10,638 mi
- 16/12/2022223,018 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/2023233,819 mi+10,801 mi
Average of roughly 10,638 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VE55 USS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (VE55 USS) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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