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AP09 MAL

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 MAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,616 miles

advise both rear brake backing plates rotten

Fail 17 Feb 2026 85,616 miles

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

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

advise both rear brake backing plates rotten

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

advise both rear brake backing plates rotten

Fail 12 Mar 2025 85,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

advise both rear brake backing plates rotten

Pass 26 Jan 2024 85,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 85,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,550 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) knocking (possible steering UJ ) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,993 miles

advise slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 55,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,725 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,950 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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AP09 MAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP09 MAL, 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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AP09 MAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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