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BK57 LYU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,262 mi
Last recorded53,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 LYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 53,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 53,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 39,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 28,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 19,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 18,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 16,991 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 16,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 15,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 15,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 13,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Jan 2015 12,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,711 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 9,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 8,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,905 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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BK57 LYU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK57 LYU, 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 BK57 LYU registered?

BK57 LYU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BK57 LYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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