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HY54 UEK

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,161 mi
Last recorded54,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 UEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 53,008 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 46,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,747 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,411 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,543 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,967 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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HY54 UEK is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY54 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY54 UEK registered?

HY54 UEK is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is HY54 UEK safe to buy?

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