2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Vectra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,603 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,603 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    70 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    72 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes30.9%
  2. Suspension27.4%
  3. Lights & electrics26.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  5. Body & chassis9.9%
  6. Tyres9.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2009 Vauxhall Vectra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,603 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Vectra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).