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DV02 NKX

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 NKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,908 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion & small blow on rear exhaust box

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear wheel bearing at noisy at n/s

Fail 19 Jan 2026 78,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion & small blow on rear exhaust box

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear wheel bearing at noisy at n/s

Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on rear exhaust box and blowing slightly

Front shockers damp

Movement in o/s front wishbone bushes

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 74,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on rear exhaust box and blowing slightly

Front shockers damp

Movement in o/s front wishbone bushes

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,168 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2023 61,260 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 54,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,769 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2020 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,022 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 38,009 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,143 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 36,335 miles

Both front tyers have slight cracking to the side wall

Both front wipers slight tear on rubber

O/S/F tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2012 36,335 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyers have slight cracking to the side wall

Both front wipers slight tear on rubber

O/S/F tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2011 35,598 miles

O/S/F tyre soft

both front top strut rubber mounts worn

slight cracking to side wall of both front tyres

Fail 17 May 2011 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre soft

both front top strut rubber mounts worn

slight cracking to side wall of both front tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,948 miles

slight play in steerinh rack ( pinion )

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 32,336 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 30,544 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 30,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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DV02 NKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 DV02 NKX, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV02 NKX is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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