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BV16 MXA

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 MXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,787 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 98,947 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 88,975 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 88,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 81,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,434 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,356 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,356 miles

Nearside 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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BV16 MXA is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 BV16 MXA, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV16 MXA registered?

BV16 MXA is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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