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CV05 EHL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,538 mi
Last recorded161,538 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 161,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 161,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 152,139 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 152,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 139,865 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 113,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,890 miles

Oil leak

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 108,890 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside rear lamp slight damage

tracking

Pass 1 May 2010 58,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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CV05 EHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV05 EHL, 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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CV05 EHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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