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AO59 MFV

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 MFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 88,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis and suspension components are corroded/ rusty

nearside front abs ring is corroded

rear brakes noisy on brake roller test

Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,275 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,731 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE INNER RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 76,887 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE INNER RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCKS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,663 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under body surface corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2020 73,663 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body surface corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM / REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,560 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,126 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,836 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 51,835 miles

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

child seat fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre has a groove on outer wall

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,898 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jan 2013 35,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,666 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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AO59 MFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 AO59 MFV, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO59 MFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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