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AK09 ABU

2009 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,219 mi
Last recorded181,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vectra80,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 181,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 180,648 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 171,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,531 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 161,531 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 159,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 159,762 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,480 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,148 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 142,148 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014
Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,575 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AK09 ABU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 80,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK09 ABU is a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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