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BG16 XEO

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,616 mi
Last recorded153,616 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 153,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 138,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 138,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,749 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,815 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,914 miles

nearside headlight bulb outer part inop.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,210 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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BG16 XEO is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 BG16 XEO, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 XEO registered?

BG16 XEO is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BG16 XEO safe to buy?

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