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CY08 BYX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,538 mi
Last recorded106,538 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,538 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both steering rack inner joints worn ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 106,537 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both h/lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both steering rack inner joints worn ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 102,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,847 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 97,846 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Aux belt 50% missing

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,362 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 83,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint and flexible section. Rear silencer deteriorated. Mountings weak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough STEERING RACK VERY WORN CAUSING OPERATIONAL NOISE BUT NO RESTRICTED MOVEMENT. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 83,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint and flexible section. Rear silencer deteriorated. Mountings weak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough STEERING RACK VERY WORN CAUSING OPERATIONAL NOISE BUT NO RESTRICTED MOVEMENT. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 75,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,921 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,775 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Mil Light On Dash staying on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,090 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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CY08 BYX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 CY08 BYX, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CY08 BYX registered?

CY08 BYX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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