MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
nearside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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