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BT55 XZU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,977 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavly on edge

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

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

Oil leak

Parts of exhaust deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 143,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn heavly on edge

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parts of exhaust deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,854 miles

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

damage to n/s/f door

Fail 24 Jan 2014 129,854 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f door

Fail 22 Jan 2013 119,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,472 miles

both rear discs pitted

major oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,154 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,705 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine leaking oil

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn /front pads worn low

Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine leaking oil

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn /front pads worn low

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BT55 XZU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 BT55 XZU, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT55 XZU registered?

BT55 XZU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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