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DS57 DVO

2007 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,610 mi
Last recorded151,610 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Combo91,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 DVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 151,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 142,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose and bent

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 139,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear handbrake travel slightly excessive, adjustment required soon

Fail 20 Jan 2024 139,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear handbrake travel slightly excessive, adjustment required soon

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,220 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front mirror held on with tape

Fail 5 Jan 2023 134,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front mirror held on with tape

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,539 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 123,535 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,157 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2016 92,135 miles

brake ferruls corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 88,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 80,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 69,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,899 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,346 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,346 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DS57 DVO is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,872 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 DS57 DVO, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS57 DVO is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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