MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
general front suspension component corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all suspension components corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all suspension components corroded
Both front inner brake pads getting low
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Wiper blade smearing slightly
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Various front suspension arms corroding.
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Various front suspension arms corroding.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
unable to asses underneath due to floor pans
front wiper blade beginning to split and smearing screen slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres 2mm only cut in sidewall advise to replace
condensation in o/s headlamp
front wiper starting to smear
no reverse lamps
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?
Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 HSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SM53 HSZ, 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 SM53 HSZ registered?
SM53 HSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is SM53 HSZ safe to buy?
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