CarVerify

Free Car Check

KD03 EPY

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,677 mi
Last recorded63,677 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 EPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,677 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,210 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar and sill corroded, (6.2.3 (c) (i))

covers fitted, unable to test some testable items.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 63,181 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is black (1.8 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both around circumference through tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Twisted, (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and Loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items, also some fixings missing,

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar and sill corroded, (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Indication warning not working (tell tail) (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,984 miles

Unable To Test Some Testable Items Covers Fitted From Front To Rear

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,935 miles

Front registration plate insecure Fell Off On Test (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Also Dip Beam Did Not Work on Initial Check (1.7.3)

Unable To Test Some Testable Items Covers Fitted From Front To Rear

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,204 miles

engine covers and full underbody cover fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 56,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

engine covers and full underbody cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,811 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF headlamp internals loose.

NSR and OSR tyre valves perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 31,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR and OSR tyre valves perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 30,771 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 30,767 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted underneath car

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

knocking noise when taking up drive

Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted underneath car

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

knocking noise when taking up drive

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Offside front sidelamp came on when cluster tapped.

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge, however the tread pattern on this tyre means that this falls outside the measurable area, not having been as deep as the main section of the tyre when new.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight freeplay and knocking noise detected within steering assembly, unable to determine exact source during this inspection.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 81,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Offside front sidelamp came on when cluster tapped.

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge, however the tread pattern on this tyre means that this falls outside the measurable area, not having been as deep as the main section of the tyre when new.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight freeplay and knocking noise detected within steering assembly, unable to determine exact source during this inspection.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 575,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 564,171 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 563,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,274 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
Full Vauxhall VX220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KD03 EPY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD03 EPY, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KD03 EPY?

You can check the full history of KD03 EPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KD03 EPY registered?

KD03 EPY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is KD03 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 EPY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KD03 EPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KD03 EPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.