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BV56 UET

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,063 mi
Last recorded162,063 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 UET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 162,063 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 155,511 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 155,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre and wheel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 151,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 151,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,111 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting loose (8.1.2a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play possibly upper securing bolt loose. Unable to see at time of test (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 89,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,037 miles

adv. exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 317,003 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 317,003 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 248,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 248,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 178,160 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 178,160 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UET is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV56 UET, 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 UET is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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