CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK59 FMU

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 FMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,703 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,601 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,351 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Drivers Door Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 83,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Drivers Door Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,703 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 75,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,425 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,425 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,257 miles

osf tyre is worn to 3mm tread and has worn inside corner to mot limits

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,848 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK59 FMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK59 FMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK59 FMU?

You can check the full history of EK59 FMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK59 FMU registered?

EK59 FMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is EK59 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 FMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK59 FMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK59 FMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.