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DV05 BKL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,649 mi
Last recorded179,649 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 179,649 miles

n/s/r bumper/wing trim damaged, but secure.

o/s/r seat belt buckle trim missing,operation o.k.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 179,648 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper/wing trim damaged, but secure.

o/s/r seat belt buckle trim missing,operation o.k.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 167,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2013 167,630 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2012 151,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 151,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 133,693 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 133,693 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 93,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 69,631 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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DV05 BKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV05 BKL, 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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DV05 BKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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