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FE09 ZTN

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

84,651 mi
Last recorded84,651 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 84,651 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre section insecure to cat (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly on lower spring platform (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheel arch on full left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, with in 30cm of rear axle mounting. fibre glass/body filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole next to inner wing with in 30 cm of top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired fibre glass/body filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, with in 30cm of rear axle mounting. fibre glass/body filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board centre section to cat insecure (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle flexy hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to rear axle flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle flexy hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 84,645 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,619 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 73,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 69,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 66,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,178 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,491 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2017 52,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,337 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,920 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 38,072 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front arch trim missing

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wide wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,072 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front arch trim missing

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wide wall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,897 miles

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 ZTN is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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