MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
play in both front inner rack joints
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
play in both front inner rack joints
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Noise from steering column in operation but no visual fault found!
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust poor
steering U J noisy when rocking steering wheel
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust poor
steering U J noisy when rocking steering wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AK05 MOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 MOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AK05 MOU?
You can check the full history of AK05 MOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AK05 MOU registered?
AK05 MOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is AK05 MOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK05 MOU shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AK05 MOU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK05 MOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.