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AK58 YKY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

93,161 mi
Last recorded93,161 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,161 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 93,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,026 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,561 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front and rear mountings worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting/trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.3mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting/trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front and rear mountings worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting/trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.3mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting/trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 4.9mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to tow bar and mounting area.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill/wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 4.9mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Surface corrosion to tow bar and mounting area.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 88T. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Surface corrosion to tow bar and mounting areas. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Roof load insecure, but unlikely to fall.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 88T. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Surface corrosion to tow bar and mounting areas. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Roof load insecure, but unlikely to fall.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

load on roof rack insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2018 66,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

load on roof rack insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,451 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

roof ladders insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split badly (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,115 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,607 miles

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

spare wheel carrier loose but not likely to fall off

ladders insecurley fitted to roof rack (rope loose)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,111 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,096 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,102 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,102 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,566 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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AK58 YKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 AK58 YKY, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK58 YKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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