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FE09 ETY

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

292,398 mi
Last recorded292,398 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 ETY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 292,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 272,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 272,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 269,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 269,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers in poor condition. Unable to test due to no washer fluid (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 266,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 235,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 235,684 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure Lower joint appears to be loose at attachment to rack, inside of vehicle. (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 tears on inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All shock absorbers. (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 215,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 195,745 miles

Front Both front shockers slight mist of oil leaking

Rear Exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 195,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Both front shockers slight mist of oil leaking

Rear Exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 187,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 135,380 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to wear

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

unable to move passengers seat fore and aft

Fail 22 Mar 2013 135,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to wear

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

unable to move passengers seat fore and aft

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,182 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE09 ETY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 FE09 ETY, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE09 ETY registered?

FE09 ETY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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