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EF56 NEY

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

154,665 mi
Last recorded154,665 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 NEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 154,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 149,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 143,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 138,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 97,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,763 miles

both rear brake discs pitting slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs pitting slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,687 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,225 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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EF56 NEY is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF56 NEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 NEY registered?

EF56 NEY is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is EF56 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 NEY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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