2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · YG55 HHT
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,494 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG55 HHT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2023
- 80,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG55 HHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (YG55 HHT) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YG55 HHT Mileage History
- 18/10/202279,738 mi
- 14/11/202380,492 mi+754 mi
- 21/11/202380,494 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 692 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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