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DK03 VEV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,118 mi
Last recorded212,118 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 212,118 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 203,688 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 199,438 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 199,438 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 193,488 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 193,482 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 186,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 179,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 171,455 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 171,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 163,206 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 163,206 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 155,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 147,720 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 147,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 127,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 107,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,686 miles

FRONT TRACKING TO MUTCH TOE OUT

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,685 miles

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

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

FRONT TRACKING TO MUTCH TOE OUT

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,044 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,839 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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DK03 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 DK03 VEV, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 VEV registered?

DK03 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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