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BN05 PYT

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,147 mi
Last recorded196,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 196,147 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 193,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 189,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 184,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 180,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 172,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 170,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 158,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 15,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 15,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 142,189 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 142,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 128,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

os rear tyre slightly off round

Pass 14 Sep 2010 119,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 104,512 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 104,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,563 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 74,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,275 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,181 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 PYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BN05 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

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

Is BN05 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 PYT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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