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AK05 XLO

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

280,439 mi
Last recorded280,439 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 280,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 267,572 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 247,602 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 247,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 225,547 miles

Both rear tyre's are wearing on the shoulders.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside driveshaft seal slight leak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre size- 185/60-R15 84H.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 190,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 190,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,211 miles

DIESEL LEAK FROM CYLINDER 2

OSF LOWER REAR BUSH HAS MOVEMENT

OSF SEAT BELT FRAYED

PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 28 Mar 2013 159,207 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

DIESEL LEAK FROM CYLINDER 2

OSF LOWER REAR BUSH HAS MOVEMENT

OSF SEAT BELT FRAYED

PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 21 Mar 2012 136,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 136,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,770 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 122,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,324 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 76,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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AK05 XLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLO, 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.

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What year was AK05 XLO registered?

AK05 XLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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