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DN05 BVE

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,663 mi
Last recorded149,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,663 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,492 miles

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

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

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 28 Oct 2019 141,378 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns/osr shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2019 141,378 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns/osr shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2018 134,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer abs ring cracked

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 134,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer abs ring cracked

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,885 miles

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

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

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

screen damaged outside zone a/b

Fail 1 Sep 2017 125,885 miles

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

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

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

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

screen damaged outside zone a/b

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,599 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,724 miles

slight play in ns//osf steering rack arms felt at road wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,723 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in ns//osf steering rack arms felt at road wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack arms felt at road wheels ns/osf

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,731 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack arms felt at road wheels ns/osf

Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,387 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 95,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,855 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,113 miles

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)

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,530 miles

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE CRACKED(NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT)

ADVISE WHEELS HAVE HUB CAPS FITTED(UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL NUTS)

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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DN05 BVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN05 BVE, 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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DN05 BVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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