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MK55 BVX

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,972 mi
Last recorded14,972 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 BVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 14,972 miles

Front wiper split

Fail 24 May 2017 14,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wiper split

Pass 24 May 2016 14,548 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Fail 16 May 2016 14,527 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Pass 8 May 2015 13,532 miles

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

wiper split

Pass 2 May 2014 12,893 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 11,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,626 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 10,626 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,036 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 8,448 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,374 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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MK55 BVX is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 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 MK55 BVX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK55 BVX registered?

MK55 BVX is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is MK55 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 BVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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