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DN54 HKM

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,561 mi
Last recorded176,561 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 HKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 176,561 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 176,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,794 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 167,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 151,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,265 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 132,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 123,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 112,318 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 101,033 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,752 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,802 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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DN54 HKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DN54 HKM, 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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DN54 HKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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