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FA17 FCP

2017 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Combo66,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 FCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 118,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 118,695 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 118,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 108,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,415 miles

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

both front daytime light bulbs inop

Fail 15 Sep 2021 108,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front daytime light bulbs inop

Fail 20 Aug 2021 108,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both daytime running lights inop

Fail 7 Aug 2021 108,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,185 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inop

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,185 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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FA17 FCP is a 2017 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 66,023 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 FA17 FCP, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FA17 FCP is a 2017 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 August 2017.

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