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BK57 WNG

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,399 mi
Last recorded165,399 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 165,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test cage fitted,belts not assessed ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.30,averaged 0.29

front no plate damage

management light on

o/s wishbone rear bush corroded

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

side door latches poor

steering rack play/noise

Fail 14 Mar 2019 165,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s misaligned,n/s inop (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test cage fitted,belts not assessed ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.30,averaged 0.29

front no plate damage

management light on

o/s wishbone rear bush corroded

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

side door latches poor

steering rack play/noise

Pass 13 Mar 2018 151,178 miles

Oil leak level sensor ()

engine light on

n/s/r belt latch worn/damaged,n/s/r door latch poor

o/s/f wishbone rear bush corrosion

power steering malfunction

rear brake imbalance

rear brake pipes corroded/poor

screen damage

steering rack play/noisy/worn

wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,348 miles

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

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

brake vacuum feels poor

engine noisy

n/s/r belt trim missing,n/s/r door latch poor

o/s wiper smearing

rear brake pipes corroded,o/s/r marginal

steering/rack noise/play/worn

Fail 13 Mar 2017 143,348 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake vacuum feels poor

engine noisy

n/s/r belt trim missing,n/s/r door latch poor

o/s wiper smearing

rear brake pipes corroded,o/s/r marginal

steering/rack noise/play/worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,556 miles

Nearside engine mgt lamp on!

Fail 10 Mar 2016 131,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside engine mgt lamp on!

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid minimum level,pads low(not clearly visible)

exhaust corrosion,flexi starting to blow

n/s/r belt latch trim missing/broken

oil seepage sump/oil cooler,sump corrosion

rear indicators faded

steering power assistance feels variable

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid minimum level,pads low(not clearly visible)

exhaust corrosion,flexi starting to blow

n/s/r belt latch trim missing/broken

oil seepage sump/oil cooler,sump corrosion

rear indicators faded

steering power assistance feels variable

Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2014

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,330 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,486 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2011 66,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge

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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BK57 WNG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WNG, 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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BK57 WNG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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