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BT02 UMZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,889 mi
Last recorded165,889 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,889 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 165,887 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 160,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

play in both steering inner rack arms

Pass 23 Jun 2018 154,449 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding by flexis

Pass 17 Jun 2017 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play from rack pivot arm (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 148,567 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint on rack on (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint on rack on (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play from rack pivot arm (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 142,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing.not yet excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2016 142,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing.not yet excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2015 133,494 miles

drivers door opens from outside when using force

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,280 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f outer door handle worn/has play.still able to open door from outside

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jun 2013 120,463 miles

indicator switch showing signs of wear.still operating ok

o/s door handle has free play still able to open door

Fail 22 Jun 2013 120,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

indicator switch showing signs of wear.still operating ok

o/s door handle has free play still able to open door

Pass 23 Jun 2012 113,183 miles

play in both steering rack ends

slight play in indicator stalk

Fail 23 Jun 2012 113,183 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

play in both steering rack ends

slight play in indicator stalk

Pass 18 Jun 2011 107,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 99,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 99,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 91,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2008 82,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 82,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2007 68,625 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 68,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,138 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 43,481 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 43,359 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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BT02 UMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 BT02 UMZ, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT02 UMZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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