BJ55 KMA

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1364 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 December 2026 (197 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,958 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Vauxhall has 26 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 12,958 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 21-year-old vehicle, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,590 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,392 miles between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-12-28, indicating severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS suspension failure on 2023-12-28, pointing to structural issues.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (e.g., corroded arm 2025-12-28) suggest ongoing problems.
  • Recurring brake advisories (e.g., worn disc 2018-12-28) indicate chronic wear.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT is valid until 2026-12-28, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT data.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 12,958 mi PASSSep 2008: 12,958 mi FAILSep 2009: 17,383 mi PASSSep 2010: 22,618 mi PASSSep 2011: 28,173 mi PASSAug 2012: 33,495 mi PASSSep 2013: 38,798 mi PASSAug 2014: 44,221 mi PASSSep 2015: 51,802 mi FAILSep 2015: 51,802 mi PASSDec 2015: 52,676 mi FAILDec 2015: 52,679 mi PASSDec 2016: 56,041 mi PASSDec 2017: 59,390 mi FAILDec 2017: 59,390 mi PASSDec 2018: 61,845 mi FAILDec 2018: 61,845 mi PASSDec 2019: 64,699 mi PASSDec 2020: 66,175 mi PASSDec 2021: 67,775 mi FAILDec 2021: 67,775 mi PASSDec 2022: 70,222 mi PASSDec 2023: 71,554 mi FAILDec 2023: 71,555 mi PASSDec 2024: 72,947 mi PASSDec 2025: 75,258 mi PASS75k44k13kSep 2008Dec 2025

MOT test history — 19/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 12,958 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 FAIL 12,958 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Sep 2009 PASS 17,383 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 22,618 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 28,173 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 33,495 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 38,798 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 44,221 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2015 FAIL 51,802 mi
ADVISORY rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY nearside front tie rod has slight play
ADVISORY offside front tie rod has slight play
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY nail in offside rear tyre
Sep 2015 PASS 51,802 mi
ADVISORY rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
ADVISORY nearside front tie rod has slight play
ADVISORY offside front tie rod has slight play
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY nail in offside rear tyre
Dec 2015 FAIL 52,676 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY botyh front tyres worn inner@outer edges
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dec 2015 PASS 52,679 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 56,041 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 59,390 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Dec 2017 PASS 59,390 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 FAIL 61,845 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
ADVISORY Front Lower Subframe corroded
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2018 PASS 61,845 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Subframe corroded
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2019 PASS 64,699 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2020 PASS 66,175 mi
ADVISORY Both rear tyres perished
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Dec 2021 FAIL 67,775 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 67,775 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 70,222 mi
MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY All road tyres perishing in tread
Dec 2023 FAIL 71,554 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp not securing system (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Dec 2023 PASS 71,555 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2024 PASS 72,947 mi
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Dec 2025 PASS 75,258 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ55 KMA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.