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YK51 ZGT

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 ZGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 95,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 94,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 94,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 89,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,137 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside hub insecure (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,779 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,768 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,917 miles

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

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

some age craking in both sides front tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 61,233 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,949 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

play in offside steering rack tie rod

slight bind on rear brakes

unable to fully test vehicle underside/chassis due to splash covers

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,230 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 55,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,332 miles

surface corrosion on visible suspention on under side of car

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,836 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,387 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,986 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front track rod has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,992 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,992 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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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YK51 ZGT is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 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 YK51 ZGT, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK51 ZGT registered?

YK51 ZGT is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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