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EJ59 YLS

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,687 mi
Last recorded150,687 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 150,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,896 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 148,886 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 147,524 miles

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

small chip to windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2023 147,504 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2022 146,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2022 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 138,846 miles

Nearside Front significant play in steering inner rack joint

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 138,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm with heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm with heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front significant play in steering inner rack joint

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 128,251 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,236 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,133 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,133 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,804 miles

Both rear tyres perishing, replacement advised

Nearside Front Inner steering joint(s) have slight play

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

Nearside rear tyre has undulations on the sidewall

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

Rear brakes squealing, brake inspection advised

Windscreen has damage that does not encroach on the drivers view

Fail 27 Nov 2015 82,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing, replacement advised

Nearside Front Inner steering joint(s) have slight play

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

Nearside rear tyre has undulations on the sidewall

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

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

Rear brakes squealing, brake inspection advised

Windscreen has damage that does not encroach on the drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,816 miles

Both Nearside tyres have undulations on the sidewalls

Both rear tyres perishing due to age

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a chip inside zone A bigger than a 5mm circle but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,816 miles

Both Nearside tyres have undulations on the sidewalls

Both rear tyres perishing due to age

Windscreen has a chip inside zone A bigger than a 5mm circle but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,192 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 57,192 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,700 miles

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

rear brakes noisy when applied inspection advised

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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EJ59 YLS is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 EJ59 YLS, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ59 YLS is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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