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DK55 XRP

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,213 mi
Last recorded145,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 145,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing side repeater missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 142,079 miles

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,873 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 137,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT NEEDS REPLACING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT NEEDS REPLACING (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE CYLINDER AREA (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brakes pipes across axle and n/s/r and o/s/r to flexies. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

engine and gear box oil leaks.

no cover on n/s wing repeater.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 126,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brakes pipes across axle and n/s/r and o/s/r to flexies. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

engine and gear box oil leaks.

no cover on n/s wing repeater.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

E.M.L light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,436 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 119,357 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,237 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,333 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 109,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,039 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,665 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)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DK55 XRP is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 DK55 XRP, 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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DK55 XRP is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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