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DS17 FRO

2017 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,597 mi
Last recorded146,597 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Combo66,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 FRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 146,597 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,053 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 131,053 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 110,145 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 110,145 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 185/65/15 92T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes Starting To Separate From Centre Collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,659 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 185/65/15 92T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes Starting To Separate From Centre Collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,310 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,308 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes debonded, arms dropped down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost down to canvas on inner edge 185/65/15 TXL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,749 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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DS17 FRO is a 2017 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 66,023 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 DS17 FRO, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS17 FRO registered?

DS17 FRO is a 2017 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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