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BL16 NXU

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 NXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 121,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2026 120,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding failed bush no longer in arm!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed and blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2025 114,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 102,011 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,596 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 89,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 78,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,956 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb blown (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 41,459 miles

Offside Front offside front strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Fail 22 Jun 2019 41,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front offside front strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BL16 NXU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 BL16 NXU, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL16 NXU registered?

BL16 NXU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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