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DN55 AKP

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 AKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 129,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 129,846 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,824 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,180 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 124,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,878 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 118,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,176 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 116,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,915 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 95,915 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,441 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,214 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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DN55 AKP is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DN55 AKP, 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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DN55 AKP is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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