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DS09 FRD

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,364 mi
Last recorded208,364 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 208,364 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 208,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 198,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 178,391 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 171,065 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2016 171,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 154,254 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 154,254 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 143,986 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 143,986 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,942 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 124,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 110,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DS09 FRD is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DS09 FRD, 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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DS09 FRD is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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