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SM02 BYE

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,187 mi
Last recorded40,187 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 BYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 39,878 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,803 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 39,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,261 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 37,151 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,351 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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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?

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