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BK57 WMY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,078 miles

205/50/16 X 4,,((0.30))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 141,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working NSF & OSF ,,,BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/50/16 X 4,,((0.30))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 136,038 miles

SERV?..2 X REAR B/DISCS COVERS CORR,,OSF SHOCK WEEP,,205/50/16 X 4,,ALL REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVERS MISSING,,NSF CORNER OF W/SCREEN DAM,,ABNORM NOISE ENG?.-PODOT,,MONITOR.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 16 Jan 2020 136,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *********FRONT FLEXY PIPE .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SERV?..2 X REAR B/DISCS COVERS CORR,,OSF SHOCK WEEP,,205/50/16 X 4,,ALL REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVERS MISSING,,NSF CORNER OF W/SCREEN DAM,,ABNORM NOISE ENG?.-PODOT,,MONITOR.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 17 Jan 2019

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts receiver plastic covers missing but not affecting operation of belt

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 123,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard cat has obvious signs of tampering (7.1.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts receiver plastic covers missing but not affecting operation of belt

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,005 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,696 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BK57 WMY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK57 WMY, 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 BK57 WMY registered?

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

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