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DU55 UEY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 UEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,808 miles

damage on o/s sill

front brake discs corroding n/s pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f door mirror broken

oil leaks

play in n/s/f link arm

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2016 122,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

damage on o/s sill

front brake discs corroding n/s pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f door mirror broken

oil leaks

play in n/s/f link arm

rear brake pipes corroding

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,976 miles

back box heavily corroded but not dangerous

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

back box heavily corroded but not dangerous

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,363 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 101,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition - corroded and starting to leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,795 miles

slight play felt on n/s steering rack arm

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,917 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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DU55 UEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DU55 UEY, 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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What year was DU55 UEY registered?

DU55 UEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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