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RK53 MHN

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,484 mi
Last recorded37,484 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,484 miles

vehicle has cover covering underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,675 miles

o/s/ headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread very low

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,135 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)

slight smear on front wiper

Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 23,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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RK53 MHN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK53 MHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 MHN registered?

RK53 MHN is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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