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FM02 AKX

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 AKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,817 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction top tint fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,286 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction top tint fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,680 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction top tint fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,619 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,613 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has 2 retaining nuts fitted, secure

under trays fitted, unable to check all components fully

Fail 11 Mar 2021 58,304 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper bracket fixings loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has 2 retaining nuts fitted, secure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays fitted, unable to check all components fully

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has two nuts fitted, all tight, no play at test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has two nuts fitted, all tight, no play at test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 54,977 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle causing some items not to be tested

Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,846 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,834 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,896 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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FM02 AKX is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM02 AKX, 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 24 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 FM02 AKX registered?

FM02 AKX is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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