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PO53 ZKV

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,473 mi
Last recorded84,473 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 ZKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 82,338 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,179 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 71,578 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,676 miles

all underside of car is cover by steel plate

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,660 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,476 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 53,476 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,718 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,301 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,560 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,225 miles

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

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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PO53 ZKV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PO53 ZKV, 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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PO53 ZKV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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