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KM05 AFJ

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 AFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 82,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 81,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 79,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 78,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 77,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring underside components.

Fail 9 May 2017 77,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring underside components.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,473 miles

Note: Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 65,154 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,282 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,435 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,432 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,351 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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KM05 AFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 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 KM05 AFJ, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM05 AFJ registered?

KM05 AFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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