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BL57 YTM

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,548 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 102,545 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 98,368 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 98,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 95,157 miles

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

Front Coolant leak Nearside rear of engine

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 95,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak Nearside rear of engine

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 92,505 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front steering track rod joints play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,189 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Play in both tie rod ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 89,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Play in both tie rod ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,281 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Play in both tie rod ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,035 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,087 miles

Front engine mounting worn

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Two (2.2.B.1f)

Low engine oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,740 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 36,740 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,223 miles

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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BL57 YTM is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL57 YTM, 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 BL57 YTM registered?

BL57 YTM is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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