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L225 HKX

1993 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,131 mi
Last recorded75,131 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Midi101,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 HKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 74,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 74,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,700 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,987 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,118 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,100 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Side sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,625 miles

corrosion on near side outer lower door

corrosion on off side outer lower sill

Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear back plates leaking fluid

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fluid leak on both back plates

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak rear axle

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,738 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?

Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
3,554
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,697
fog lamp not working 1,638
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,396
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 987
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 913
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L225 HKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 101,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Midi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,697 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L225 HKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L225 HKX registered?

L225 HKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L225 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L225 HKX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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