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DN09 HNW

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,072 mi
Last recorded157,072 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 HNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 156,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 153,705 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 153,580 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Handbrake travel

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 148,310 miles

Front Both struts

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both shocks lazy

Fail 20 Aug 2020 148,310 miles

Front Both struts

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both shocks lazy

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 142,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear n/s and o/s inner wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2017 141,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2016 123,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front both inner rack joints have slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle bush slighty split causing slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 122,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front both inner rack joints have slight play

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle bush slighty split causing slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,791 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 80,996 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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DN09 HNW is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 DN09 HNW, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN09 HNW is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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