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FD13 ELU

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,887 mi
Last recorded183,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 ELU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 183,887 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 183,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 180,411 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 180,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 176,403 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 176,403 miles

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 168,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 168,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 164,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 164,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,509 miles

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 133,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,291 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,052 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

off-side door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2017 110,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

off-side door mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 91,086 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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FD13 ELU is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 FD13 ELU, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD13 ELU registered?

FD13 ELU is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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The MOT history for FD13 ELU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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