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SO03 BBE

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,847 mi
Last recorded58,847 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 BBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 58,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 58,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 58,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 58,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 58,078 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,835 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smoking emitted from exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 53,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2014 50,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2013 46,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check under side of vehicle, covers fitted.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,738 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check under side of vehicle, covers fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small split to offside steering gaiter

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 14,080 miles

all brake discs heavily pitted on inner edges

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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SO03 BBE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SO03 BBE, 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 SO03 BBE registered?

SO03 BBE is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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