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BJ59 ARO

2010 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 161,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch , close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Close to excessive (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch , close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier loose but not considered insecure at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central area of the screen in three places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushing deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central area of the screen in three places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,929 miles

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2019 135,929 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 125,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,790 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,788 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,788 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle,none testable item

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,288 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,768 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ59 ARO is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 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 BJ59 ARO, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ59 ARO is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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