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ET16 HKU

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 HKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,148 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective spare wheels has hole in sidewall 185 65 15 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,987 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 70,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 40,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 32,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ET16 HKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET16 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET16 HKU registered?

ET16 HKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is ET16 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 HKU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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