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BK05 KYG

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front some play in steering rack change asap

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front some play in steering rack change asap

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,380 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

rear exhaust

Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

rear exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,168 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,095 miles

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,399 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,922 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2009 57,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,654 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BK05 KYG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK05 KYG, 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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What year was BK05 KYG registered?

BK05 KYG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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