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FE09 VAD

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,134 mi
Last recorded182,134 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 182,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 182,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 170,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rep[aired with sealer but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material safe - recheck next mot (1.1.11 (c))

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

both top strut mountings sticking slightly - recheck next mot

slight play in steering rack inner joints

underside and suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2023 170,842 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front top strut mtgs sticking slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer handbrake cable corroded slightly

exhaust tailpipe repaired with sealer but secure and gas tight

reverse light inop

slight corrosion underside and suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (part of flexibles) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

electric warning on dash car/spanner

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear shocks/springs corroded

slight corrosion underside

Fail 6 Jun 2022 155,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches beside sills, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (part of flexibles) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

electric warning on dash car/spanner

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear shocks/springs corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 18 Jun 2021 149,096 miles

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear shock absorbers slightly damp/ corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes, front and o/s/r

slight deterioration in n/s/f wishbone bushes

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack and steering column

underside slightly corroded eg o/s/f top strut mount area, rear spring area etc

Fail 16 Jun 2021 149,096 miles

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

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear shock absorbers slightly damp/ corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes, front and o/s/r

slight deterioration in n/s/f wishbone bushes

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s of steering rack

spare tyre flat

underside slightly corroded eg o/s/f top strut mount area, rear spring area etc

Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,738 miles

corrosion at front top strut mount chassis areas

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

possible signs of diesel around filter

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on suspension components eg front subframe, rear springs and rear shocks etc

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2020 141,738 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

front brake disc back plates touching discs

front wiper blades deteriorated

possible signs of diesel around filter

rear brakes in v poor condition

rear tyres cracking/worn

slight corrosion on suspension components eg front subframe, rear springs and rear shocks etc

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 139,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,805 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 115,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,719 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre perished

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 VAD is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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