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S888 KEV

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,499 mi
Last recorded53,499 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 KEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 53,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 52,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 50,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 49,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,376 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,904 miles

eml lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

eml lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,109 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 42,109 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,543 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 25 Mar 2013 32,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on inner face of all disc's

Fail 25 May 2011 23,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on inner face of all disc's

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,769 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 21,677 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 29 May 2009 20,412 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear tyre treads low

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,953 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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S888 KEV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S888 KEV, 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 S888 KEV registered?

S888 KEV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is S888 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 KEV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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