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SM53 HSZ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,025 mi
Last recorded65,025 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 HSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general front suspension component corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 61,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,068 miles

Both front inner brake pads getting low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,081 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various front suspension arms corroding.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,081 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,837 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,382 miles

unable to asses underneath due to floor pans

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,470 miles

front wiper blade beginning to split and smearing screen slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,105 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 16,078 miles

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.

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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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.

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