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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y229 KNWMOT history

Y229 KNW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,308 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 KNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 KNW was last recorded at 75,308 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,102 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,206 miles
Average per year
2,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,308 miles
  • 2025 – 73,102 miles
  • 2024 – 71,304 miles
  • 2023 – 69,313 miles
  • 2022 – 66,959 miles
  • 2021 – 63,596 miles
  • 2020 – 61,488 miles
  • 2019 – 57,558 miles
  • 2018 – 56,061 miles
  • 2017 – 54,152 miles
  • 2016 – 51,304 miles
  • 2015 – 49,719 miles
  • 2014 – 47,154 miles
  • 2013 – 45,412 miles
  • 2012 – 43,748 miles
  • 2011 – 41,330 miles
  • 2010 – 37,905 miles
  • 2009 – 30,820 miles
  • 2008 – 25,555 miles
  • 2007 – 20,782 miles
  • 2006 – 17,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,308 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle under body and various components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front (upper) suspension mounting

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.

  • General under body surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central (offside) rigid brake pipes corroded (under floor pan)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,308 miles (+2,206)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    707577141281
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to vehicle under body and various components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front (upper) suspension mounting

  2. Pass73,102 miles (+1,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    329473962005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion

  3. Pass71,304 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    974084421348
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  4. Pass69,313 miles (+2,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    321810906233
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis (offside front chassis corroding)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various rigid brake pipes front to rear areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks engine area

  5. Pass66,959 miles (+3,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    259972445634
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding via plastic fixing points
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion

  6. Pass63,596 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,596 miles
    Test number
    302177161914
    • AdvisoryCentral (offside) rigid brake pipes corroded (under floor pan)
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis corroded

  7. Fail63,579 miles (+2,091)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    317618554691
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral (offside) rigid brake pipes corroded (under floor pan)
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis corroded

  8. Pass61,488 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,488 miles
    Test number
    255361683586
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes under floor pan area.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer edge worn

  9. Fail61,488 miles (+3,930)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,488 miles
    Test number
    342355244987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes under floor pan area.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer edge worn

  10. Pass57,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    851261265116
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail57,555 miles (+1,494)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    113141029976
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass56,061 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    613175734528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,152 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    416422362202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,304 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    543525031178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,719 miles (+2,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    496912615180
    • NoteCoolant leak from engine area
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded

  16. Pass47,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    947540324110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,154 miles (+1,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    456006814163
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,412 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    746258893042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,748 miles (+2,418)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    297451712404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWashers poor

  20. Fail41,330 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    128958001118
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass41,330 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    768658001140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass37,905 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,905 miles
    Test number
    861222410147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,820 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,820 miles
    Test number
    770435109105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    600620508139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,555 miles (+4,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    164409998091
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  26. Pass20,782 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,782 miles
    Test number
    331772507128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    901810006122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 KNW

Does Y229 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 KNW is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 KNW?
The MOT on Y229 KNW is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 KNW done?
Y229 KNW was recorded at 75,308 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,803 miles a year.
Has Y229 KNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 KNW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y229 KNW 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 Y229 KNW find?
Y229 KNW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: general corrosion to vehicle under body and various components; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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