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KE03 HLN

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 84,454 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 82,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,846 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 82,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 81,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 81,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 81,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 81,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

suspention getting rusty

Pass 28 May 2012 72,783 miles

front springs rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs rusty

wiper blade worn and slight marks in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,856 miles

Rear brake pipes getting furry but can't inspect thoroughly due to rear diffuser

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2010 59,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,140 miles

1.Vehicle has cover under floor pan.

Pass 2 May 2007 34,355 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak light on.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 24,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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KE03 HLN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE03 HLN, 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.

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What year was KE03 HLN registered?

KE03 HLN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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