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BJ55 VKK

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,318 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 133,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,706 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 109,388 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box deterating

Fail 24 Oct 2013 109,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box deterating

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,111 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,805 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,132 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,551 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 54,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,089 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BJ55 VKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ55 VKK, 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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BJ55 VKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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