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BU18 KGE

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 KGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 149,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,577 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 139,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,381 miles

Central Front bumper has some damage

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,368 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 105,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,973 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 85,973 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a of screen but less than 10mm at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 78,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on outer edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on outer edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a of screen but less than 10mm at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BU18 KGE is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 BU18 KGE, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU18 KGE registered?

BU18 KGE is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 2018.

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