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CV13 NXL

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,250 mi
Last recorded210,250 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 NXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 210,250 miles

Front and rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 210,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES - Product On Outer Lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES - Passenger Side Wires sticking out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 200,576 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 190,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small Split In Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside performance weaker than Nearside on Footbrake and Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 190,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Strap Broken (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small Split In Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside performance weaker than Nearside on Footbrake and Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 180,499 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 180,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working no front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn riveted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no smoke test (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 169,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 169,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 154,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 143,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,879 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 118,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,826 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,861 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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CV13 NXL is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 CV13 NXL, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CV13 NXL registered?

CV13 NXL is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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