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DY16 YBB

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,572 mi
Last recorded116,572 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 YBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 116,572 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel slightly high

Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,654 miles

Rear Tyres perishing

Offside Front Mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,543 miles

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

Offside Front loose wire around wheel area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil light on (customer aware)

Fail 5 Jan 2023 103,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front loose wire around wheel area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil light on (customer aware)

Pass 3 Jan 2022 92,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,432 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 63,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 47,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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DY16 YBB is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY16 YBB, 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 DY16 YBB registered?

DY16 YBB is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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