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KY56 SOJ

2006 Vauxhall VX220

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,410 mi
Last recorded57,410 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall VX22026,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 SOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,410 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 56,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,359 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 56,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,045 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 52,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,408 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,348 miles

advise all brake discs showing signs of rust fatigue and pitting

Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,300 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,971 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 24,428 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,339 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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KY56 SOJ is a 2006 Vauxhall VX220 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,484 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 KY56 SOJ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY56 SOJ registered?

KY56 SOJ is a 2006 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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