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KE03 HMC

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,143 miles

Both front headlight reflectors seem insecure on roadtest. Unable to confirm.

Hazard light switch intermittent. Operational at present.

Nsf main beam bulb dimmer than os suggesting possible wiring fault.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,143 miles

Both front headlight reflectors seem insecure on roadtest. Unable to confirm.

Hazard light switch intermittent. Operational at present.

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nsf main beam bulb dimmer than os suggesting possible wiring fault.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 99,510 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 10,739 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,254 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 83,823 miles

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

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

nsf seat not fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nsf seat not fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,484 miles

handbrake cable casings in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake cable casings in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 54,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

under body coverd can not any thing

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 HMC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HMC, 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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KE03 HMC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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