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CV05 PMU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,404 mi
Last recorded120,404 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 120,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 May 2020 120,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 116,826 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,864 miles

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))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 112,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,515 miles

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

Nearside Output shaft free. Play

Offside Out put shaft from lay

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175,70,14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Output shaft free. Play

Offside Out put shaft from lay

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit/and perished

no spare wheel

o/s hand brake low effort

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit/and perished

no spare wheel

o/s hand brake low effort

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn and small cuts

Fail 11 Oct 2013 97,565 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn and small cuts

turbo not working / engine blue smoke

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,900 miles

N/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH AXIAL BALL JOINTS

Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,900 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

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

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH AXIAL BALL JOINTS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,941 miles

slght play both steering arms

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,471 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 CV05 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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