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BV56 UYB

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,975 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 91,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,208 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,188 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,545 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,552 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 78,532 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,629 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 42,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,408 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 26,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,848 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f & o/s/r hub caps missing

nail o/s/f tyre

o/s/f wing trim loose

spare wheel damaged to excess

Fail 22 Oct 2010 18,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f & o/s/r hub caps missing

nail o/s/f tyre

o/s/f wing trim loose

spare wheel damaged to excess

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,742 miles

Off side rear shock absorber showing sign`s of leaking

Power steering rack pinion seal damp

Fail 14 Oct 2009 15,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side rear shock absorber showing sign`s of leaking

Power steering rack pinion seal damp

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 UYB is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UYB, 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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What year was BV56 UYB registered?

BV56 UYB is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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