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KE03 HMK

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 44,089 miles

Rear braided brake pipes routed close to rear suspension arms and h/brake cables

complete front to rear floor tray and under trays fitted testable items tested as seen

Fail 18 Apr 2026 44,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear braided brake pipes routed close to rear suspension arms and h/brake cables

complete front to rear floor tray and under trays fitted testable items tested as seen

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,681 miles

Under trays fitted and under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,659 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 43,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,111 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,215 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,214 miles

Coolant leak

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

all 4 disks wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

screen wash low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,394 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,386 miles

slight free movement in area of steering column

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 HMK is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE03 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

KE03 HMK is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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