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BK58 ELX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,135 mi
Last recorded203,135 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 ELX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 203,135 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 201,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 197,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 196,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 195,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 191,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 184,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 179,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 174,830 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2015 169,983 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 169,983 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides and rear may clean up (3.5.1i)

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

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

inner rack joints slight play within

Pass 17 Sep 2014 156,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 156,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,566 miles

nsf tyre bald inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 137,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,778 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,778 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,722 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BK58 ELX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK58 ELX, 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 BK58 ELX registered?

BK58 ELX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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