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BN05 KXX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,733 mi
Last recorded141,733 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 141,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 139,786 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 134,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 132,288 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

service brake and parking brake just met requirements

Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,882 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,629 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,400 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 87,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock on steering

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,685 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,229 miles

nearside front steering rack tie rod has slight play

offside front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside front steering rack tie rod has slight play

offside front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,488 miles

Rear brakes noisy. Advise brake check.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brakes noisy. Advise brake check.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

age cracks to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,398 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, cords not visible

Front number plate damaged, still able to read.

Rear engine mount split

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Slight play in offside steering arm

offside wiper split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, cords not visible

Front number plate damaged, still able to read.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mount split

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Slight play in offside steering arm

offside wiper split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,823 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,746 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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BN05 KXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 BN05 KXX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN05 KXX registered?

BN05 KXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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