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BK08 VEA

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,219 mi
Last recorded217,219 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 217,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 217,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 207,164 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 207,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 197,628 miles

EML on

exhaust corroded

fronht shocks damp

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2016 197,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

exhaust corroded

fronht shocks damp

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 186,637 miles

both rear tyres perished.

eml on.

o/s/f shock damp.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 186,637 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

both rear tyres perished.

eml on.

o/s/f shock damp.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 157,213 miles

EML on

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 157,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

minor oil leak around gearbox area.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some freeplay in handbrake cable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,515 miles

Some freeplay in handbrake cable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VEA is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

BK08 VEA is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is BK08 VEA safe to buy?

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