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BG06 SZV

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,457 mi
Last recorded175,457 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 SZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 175,457 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both steering arms has play

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 175,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both steering arms has play

o/s/f bumper has sharp edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 160,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 158,085 miles

steering rack has slight play in both sides

Fail 3 Sep 2013 158,085 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2011 152,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 152,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 143,740 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 117,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

slight play to n/s/f steering arm

slight play to o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 May 2009 117,905 miles

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

slight play to n/s/f steering arm

slight play to o/s/f steering arm

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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BG06 SZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 BG06 SZV, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG06 SZV registered?

BG06 SZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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