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DS05 BVT

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,020 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 97,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 73,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,930 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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DS05 BVT is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS05 BVT, 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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What year was DS05 BVT registered?

DS05 BVT is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DS05 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 BVT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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