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RK53 UVU

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 UVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,754 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,577 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 71,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 68,584 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 67,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 65,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,569 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,049 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limit boarderline

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,311 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 38,828 miles

rear tyres are on limit with cuts in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,185 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 17 Sep 2007 34,802 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads half worn

front tyres worn to limit on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,850 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2006 27,829 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges but 4mm in centre

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 UVU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RK53 UVU, 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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What year was RK53 UVU registered?

RK53 UVU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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