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BK08 RZX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,567 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 148,567 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 141,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,933 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 141,929 miles

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s steering arm ball joint wear/play at full lock steering arm kinks over "this couild be dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 138,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light n/s rear light cluster broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 134,149 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 134,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,452 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,567 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 120,567 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,522 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing very thin (bald ) on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,522 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb position ? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing very thin (bald ) on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,272 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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BK08 RZX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 RZX registered?

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

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