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FE09 UZL

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,729 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 7 Oct 2020 136,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 128,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,237 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 119,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2017 107,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

service lamp on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & deep cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

service lamp on dash

Pass 6 May 2016 106,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,390 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 104,481 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,708 miles

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 May 2013 67,233 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneavenly

Fail 9 May 2013 67,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneavenly

Pass 8 May 2012 47,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

FE09 UZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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