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AK53 YJY

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,493 mi
Last recorded56,493 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,229 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,404 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,474 miles

vehicle has been stood rear discs rusty

vehicle has under trays fitted front to back.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,223 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 26,048 miles

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 3 Aug 2006 26,048 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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AK53 YJY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 AK53 YJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 YJY registered?

AK53 YJY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AK53 YJY safe to buy?

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