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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

V16 VECMOT history

V16 VEC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 29 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,477 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 VEC was last recorded at 118,477 miles on 1 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,475 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,477 miles
  • 2025 – 118,239 miles
  • 2024 – 118,058 miles
  • 2023 – 117,737 miles
  • 2022 – 117,104 miles
  • 2021 – 114,389 miles
  • 2020 – 113,879 miles
  • 2018 – 105,358 miles
  • 2017 – 98,675 miles
  • 2016 – 94,403 miles
  • 2015 – 89,263 miles
  • 2014 – 86,959 miles
  • 2013 – 83,249 miles
  • 2012 – 72,424 miles
  • 2011 – 66,363 miles
  • 2010 – 57,818 miles
  • 2009 – 51,569 miles
  • 2008 – 45,437 miles
  • 2007 – 38,044 miles
  • 2006 – 27,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,477 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe slightly kinked near union near front subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear brake pipes after rear flexis are slightly kinked just before going into rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin/bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin/bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,477 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,477 miles
    Test number
    787351907357
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe slightly kinked near union near front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear brake pipes after rear flexis are slightly kinked just before going into rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,475 miles (+236)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    932062927703
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe slightly kinked near union near front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear brake pipes after rear flexis are slightly kinked just before going into rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All wheels have buckles/distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass118,239 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,239 miles
    Test number
    619619098489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,239 miles (+181)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,239 miles
    Test number
    682700513390
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouls inner wing on full left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Separated components (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,058 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,058 miles
    Test number
    992413361987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,737 miles (+633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,737 miles
    Test number
    125432844825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  7. Pass117,104 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    279992021586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,389 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    291985190060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    464054223967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    125658113709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrsoion including components
    • AdvisoryFresh under seal covering under side

  11. Pass105,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    721207873234
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs very rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel lines have started to rust
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  12. Fail105,358 miles (+6,683)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    492506003089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs very rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel lines have started to rust
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  13. Pass98,675 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    174807222098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,672 miles (+4,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    550734725381
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass94,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    290427426132
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade smearing the screen slightly

  16. Fail94,403 miles (+5,140)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    580205001427
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade smearing the screen slightly

  17. Pass89,263 miles (+2,304)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    606170685036
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner surface
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f track rod end

  18. Pass86,959 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    728229594040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,956 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    527753494062
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass83,249 miles (+10,825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    757288993042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,424 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    579050102148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,352 miles (+5,989)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    569257092036
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass66,363 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    879305901161
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slight corroison
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe in poor condition

  24. Fail66,363 miles (+8,545)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    335002101157
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slight corroison
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  25. Pass57,818 miles (+6,249)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,818 miles
    Test number
    623602280016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge.
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear parking brake cables corroded.

  26. Pass51,569 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    280982019478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail51,552 miles (+6,115)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    150346609167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen

  28. Pass45,437 miles (+7,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,437 miles
    Test number
    850115208192
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe to o/s/r corroded

  29. Pass38,044 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    793993607179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,339 miles
    Test number
    104897686058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 VEC

Does V16 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 VEC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 VEC?
The MOT on V16 VEC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 VEC done?
V16 VEC was recorded at 118,477 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has V16 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 VEC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 VEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V16 VEC find?
V16 VEC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central front brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe slightly kinked near union near front subframe; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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