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FD16 SXW

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 SXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,259 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 120,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant low.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray obscuring some components

Fail 13 Aug 2024 111,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,829 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted on both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch trim loose insecure attention required

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slow puncture ()

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 88,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted on both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch trim loose insecure attention required

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slow puncture ()

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,534 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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FD16 SXW is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD16 SXW, 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.

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What year was FD16 SXW registered?

FD16 SXW is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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