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PK05 SKE

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,414 mi
Last recorded52,414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 SKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 50,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,108 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 43,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 41,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 15 Feb 2019 40,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,076 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,506 miles

HiD's fitted to headlamps without cleaning or levelling devices

both rear tyres low on inner raised edges

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2015 36,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HiD's fitted to headlamps without cleaning or levelling devices

both rear tyres low on inner raised edges

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,907 miles

HAZARD SWITCH SLIGHT STIFFNESS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front slight cracking

full under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,306 miles

both front slight cracking

full under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,034 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,034 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 28,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,600 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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PK05 SKE is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PK05 SKE, 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 PK05 SKE registered?

PK05 SKE is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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