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FD13 ELV

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,651 mi
Last recorded169,651 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 169,651 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 169,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 165,110 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 162,951 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 160,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 153,594 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 139,141 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 139,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre as deep cut not down to cords

o/s/f top mount noisey++ worn

Pass 12 May 2020 122,847 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 122,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 105,674 miles

Front daytime running lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm in the central 3/4, but is bald on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 88,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm in the central 3/4, but is bald on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 70,026 miles

exhaust back box outter casing corroded

exhaust brackets slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,821 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 ELV is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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