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DK05 USP

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 USP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 136,700 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edge185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer sidewall,, various small cuts in tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp and silencer corroded

aux belt snapped during test

Fail 15 Oct 2020 136,700 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edge185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer sidewall,, various small cuts in tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp and silencer corroded

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

aux belt snapped during test

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 119,626 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

movement in both inner steering rack joints

movement in upper steering coloum, requires investagtion

Fail 2 Nov 2013 80,220 miles

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,220 miles

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Steering wheel adjustment lock mechanism has slight play.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 72,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Steering wheel adjustment lock mechanism has slight play.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,231 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 60,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges and on legal limit

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,391 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DK05 USP is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK05 USP, 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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DK05 USP is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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