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EA06 RKO

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,201 mi
Last recorded132,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 RKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

battery not bolted down

Fail 19 Jul 2023 132,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

battery not bolted down

Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,496 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 120,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 104,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2021 104,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,185 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,849 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2018 86,827 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 62,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,135 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EA06 RKO is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 EA06 RKO, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA06 RKO is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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