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DS16 GKU

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,133 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread 195/60/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 111,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling on anti roll bar link (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 83,363 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 14 May 2020 83,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,767 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
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DS16 GKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 DS16 GKU, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS16 GKU registered?

DS16 GKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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The MOT history for DS16 GKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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