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BV56 MPU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,643 mi
Last recorded172,643 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 172,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 170,585 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly cracked ()

Offside Front rack arm slight play/ movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 168,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 168,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 165,885 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 165,873 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 163,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 160,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 157,834 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 153,515 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 149,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 145,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 145,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,367 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 125,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,938 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,934 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs well worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,777 miles

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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BV56 MPU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 MPU, 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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BV56 MPU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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