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W18 KEY

2017 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

78,704 mi
Last recorded78,704 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 KEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,704 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,222 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 108,222 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 106,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,806 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 104,806 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,938 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,956 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 96,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,326 miles

both rear shocks very soft but not leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shocks very soft but not leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W18 KEY is a 2017 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 W18 KEY, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W18 KEY is a 2017 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 23 October 2017.

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