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AO53 KYH

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,953 mi
Last recorded168,953 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 168,953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 156,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 152,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 125,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in diff bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 125,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in diff bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2014

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has slight blow & corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2014

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has slight blow & corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,495 miles

Brake pedel feels slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 108,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedel feels slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2012 101,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

nsf steering arm possilbly loose !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,219 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2011 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,058 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 76,058 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,001 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 10 Dec 2007 56,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 562,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,079 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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AO53 KYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KYH, 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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AO53 KYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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