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L44 PYA

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,367 mi
Last recorded141,367 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 141,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 140,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 138,959 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,190 miles

front fog lamps dont turn off

Fail 26 Aug 2020 130,190 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

front fog lamps dont turn off

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 126,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,376 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 123,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55R17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing their inner edges.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY BADLY lipped/ worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre badly worn on inner edge and worn close to wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY BADLY lipped / worn / corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 118,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

e.m.l on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,938 miles

EM light on

Rear brake discs badly lipped

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 31 May 2013 95,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 95,928 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 85,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 76,124 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 May 2011 76,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,789 miles

offside hand brake cable fouls rear wheel inner rim

Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside hand brake cable fouls rear wheel inner rim

Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,704 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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L44 PYA is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L44 PYA, 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.

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L44 PYA is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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