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AK16 PVA

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 PVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 145,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount knotchy

Pass 24 Oct 2022 135,371 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wing mirror's glass been taped

Fail 24 Oct 2022 135,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wear edges small cut on tread

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wing mirror's glass been taped

Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,054 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 124,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light been taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe bushes minor wear

clutch pedal rubber missing advise replace

sounds and looks leak injector leaking gases advise remove cover and repair

windscreen stone chipped

wing mirror covers been taped up

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator offside warning wire been taped up loom damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light been taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe bushes minor wear

clutch pedal rubber missing advise replace

sounds and looks leak injector leaking gases advise remove cover and repair

windscreen stone chipped

wing mirror covers been taped up

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge and cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time.

Nearside wing mirror cover been taped

Offside side repeater lens damaged and been taped advise replace

Offside wing mirror glass been taped

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge and cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time.

Nearside wing mirror cover been taped

Offside side repeater lens damaged and been taped advise replace

Offside wing mirror glass been taped

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AK16 PVA is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 AK16 PVA, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK16 PVA registered?

AK16 PVA is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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