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DE05 UTA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97,435 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,920 miles

Rear Brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 82,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,636 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,390 miles

Rear exhaust, minor leak.

Pass 15 May 2013 65,913 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 65,913 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 62,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,826 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,332 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 UTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

DE05 UTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is DE05 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 UTA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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