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AO53 KYF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 236,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 235,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 232,993 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking and still supported

Pass 21 Jul 2017 231,334 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)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 228,000 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 226,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 226,112 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 223,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 221,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 220,183 miles

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

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 218,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 217,107 miles

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

fixing clips broken on main fuel and brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2009 215,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 204,682 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2008 204,139 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2007 161,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 124,660 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 123,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AO53 KYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 AO53 KYF, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO53 KYF registered?

AO53 KYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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