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BK08 VEO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,480 mi
Last recorded159,480 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 159,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,341 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,512 miles

engien warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2016 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engien warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,752 miles

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 125,751 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,392 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,620 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cacks in sidewalls

offside rear tyre small cacks in sidewalls

Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cacks in sidewalls

offside rear tyre small cacks in sidewalls

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 VEO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BK08 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

BK08 VEO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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