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BU18 KGF

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,861 mi
Last recorded49,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 KGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 49,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 44,434 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 44,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,842 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 37,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 37,842 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 33,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 33,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 36,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 KGF is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 KGF registered?

BU18 KGF is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is BU18 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 KGF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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