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DU05 KVL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,658 mi
Last recorded179,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 KVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 179,658 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 179,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge but no cord exposed at present

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge but no cord exposed at present

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 165,012 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 164,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 151,128 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure along slam panel (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 144,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 134,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 134,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,137 miles

both front tyres scrubbing out inner edges

both inner rack joints have slight play

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 126,137 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing out inner edges

both inner rack joints have slight play

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,570 miles

both inner tie rod ends have slight play

n/s cv boot has pin prick holes

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Sep 2011 110,444 miles

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

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

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

both inner tie rod ends have slight play

n/s cv boot has pin prick holes

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,079 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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DU05 KVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 DU05 KVL, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU05 KVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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