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DT16 BYM

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 61,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 57,940 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 57,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 53,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing corroded/sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 51,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing corroded/sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,181 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top bearing corroded & sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 43,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged,cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top bearing corroded & sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 36,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,983 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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DT16 BYM is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DT16 BYM, 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.

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What year was DT16 BYM registered?

DT16 BYM is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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