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CV05 OVS

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

233,129 mi
Last recorded233,129 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 233,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 228,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of windscreen, not in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 224,546 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2017 214,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 197,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 197,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 176,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,142 miles

Both front brake discs badly lipped and worn

Fail 3 Feb 2014 150,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front brake discs badly lipped and worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 123,512 miles

Oil leak from engine. Underside of vehicle wet with oil.

Some damage to near side front wheel rim

Some imbalance rear brakes. Rear brakes may require adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,808 miles

Near side front side lamp bulb dim

Fail 31 Jan 2012 96,808 miles

Near side front side lamp bulb dim

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,934 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,025 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,025 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,191 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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CV05 OVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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