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BK08 RZV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,472 mi
Last recorded117,472 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 RZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both axel beam mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 117,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R15 88H XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both axel beam mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 113,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,813 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 110,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 106,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 103,349 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 100,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 98,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,337 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to nearside bodywork

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wing slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,946 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,040 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,040 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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BK08 RZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 BK08 RZV, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 RZV registered?

BK08 RZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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