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AK16 XUY

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,730 mi
Last recorded169,730 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 169,730 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 169,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 152,494 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 152,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 117,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,284 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,522 miles

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 XUY 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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

AK16 XUY is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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