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BG05 WKM

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,959 mi
Last recorded179,959 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 179,959 miles

front number plate

n/s/f inner and outer cv boots leaking

o/s number plate light

windows don't open

Fail 9 Sep 2019 179,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate

n/s handbrake effort

n/s/f inner and outer cv boots leaking

o/s number plate light

o/s/r foot brake effort

windows don't open

oil filler cap

Pass 4 Sep 2018 175,301 miles

front number plate

n/s/f upper drop link rubber

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f lower drop link rubber

o/s/r indicator colour

play n/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2018 175,301 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front number plate

n/s/f upper drop link rubber

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f lower drop link rubber

o/s/r indicator colour

play n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2017 170,097 miles

front number plate

n/s handbrake effort

n/s passenger side door does not open

passenger seat no fo/arft

Fail 30 Aug 2017 170,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front and to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate

n/s handbrake effort

n/s passenger side door does not open

passenger seat no fo/arft

Pass 18 Aug 2016 165,458 miles

front number plate

n/s/r tyre

no fore and arft n/s/f seat

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge

oil leak

side door does not open

Fail 17 Aug 2016 165,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear before and after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute and side repeater (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate

n/s/r tyre

no fore and arft n/s/f seat

o/s handbrake effort

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge

oil leak

side door does not open

Pass 19 Aug 2015 161,112 miles

front number plate

oil leak

side door does not open

Fail 19 Aug 2015 161,112 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Rear tyre inside edge bald

front number plate

oil leak

side door does not open

Pass 13 Aug 2014 157,175 miles

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

n/s cargo door

o/s/f disc inner face

rear indicator colour

Fail 12 Aug 2014 157,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s cargo door

o/s/f disc inner face

rear indicator colour

Pass 7 Aug 2013 152,582 miles

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

n/s/f side light

n/s/r wheel binding

nearside side door

Fail 7 Aug 2013 152,582 miles

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

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

n/s/f side light

n/s/r wheel binding

nearside side door

Pass 1 Aug 2012 147,795 miles

o/s/f tyre n/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2012 147,795 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 127,629 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 127,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 101,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf anti roll bar link top rubber boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,082 miles

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

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

osf anti roll bar link top rubber boot split

Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,294 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 89,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BG05 WKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 BG05 WKM, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG05 WKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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