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FN51 KXU

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,784 mi
Last recorded81,784 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,784 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,784 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 81,773 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering offside front bulk head (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,138 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 80,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,109 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,109 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 74,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front side light dim

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

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

Rear engine cover dose not secure

front fog lamp and side light switch are round the wrong way

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,447 miles

Front wiper blade poor/smeary

Rear number plate lights working but dim

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,746 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,333 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

slight exhaust blow, suspec manifold

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to fully inspect underside as covered

Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

slight exhaust blow, suspec manifold

slight imbalance on front brakes

unable to fully inspect underside as covered

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,918 miles

all suspension components corroded

front flexy brake hose ferruls corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear flexy brake hose ferruls corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components corroded

front flexy brake hose ferruls corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear flexy brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,645 miles

Both front steering arms have very slight free play in them

Front wiper bleade very slight split

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,937 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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FN51 KXU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FN51 KXU, 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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FN51 KXU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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