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AK52 VBF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,640 mi
Last recorded175,640 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 175,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACK IN CORNER (8.3.1d)

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

knock in steering

Pass 4 May 2017 174,828 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 174,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 173,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACK IN CORNER (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel KNOCK IN STEERING AND PLAY IN STEERING RACK (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust sooty, needs a good run!

Pass 21 May 2015 172,610 miles

handbrake sticks on

Pass 21 May 2014 163,415 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 149,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 137,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,947 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 131,942 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 130,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 105,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AK52 VBF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 VBF, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK52 VBF registered?

AK52 VBF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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