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CU05 UHY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,369 miles

Nearside number plate light working but dim

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 100,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside number plate light working but dim

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,748 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear seats in down position unable to inspect rear seatbelt

Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear seats in down position unable to inspect rear seatbelt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,666 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare wheel carrage insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare wheel carrage insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outter sidewall has slight damage/slit!

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,937 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 53,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,622 miles

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

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

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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CU05 UHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 CU05 UHY, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU05 UHY registered?

CU05 UHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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