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FE09 UWY

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,929 mi
Last recorded115,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 UWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 115,927 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush offside&nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,841 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 109,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe innertrack rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake cable insecure to lever (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,444 miles

engine sump is corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 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 UWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

FE09 UWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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