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DE05 USO

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 USO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,853 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 64,378 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,190 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,840 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 50,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,126 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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DE05 USO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE05 USO, 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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What year was DE05 USO registered?

DE05 USO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is DE05 USO safe to buy?

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