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BK58 VRO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,574 mi
Last recorded259,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 259,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 259,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 248,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 239,409 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 239,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket adrift (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 239,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 214,408 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 214,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 148,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 148,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,430 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 32,134 miles

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

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

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 VRO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK58 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

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

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