MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake hose ferrules corroded
all suspension components corroded
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake hose ferrules corroded
all suspension components corroded
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?
Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM02 BYE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SM02 BYE, 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 SM02 BYE registered?
SM02 BYE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 14 August 2003.
Is SM02 BYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM02 BYE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM02 BYE have outstanding finance?
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