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FE09 ZXB

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 137,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

under vehicle undersealed front and rear

Pass 18 Apr 2025 129,469 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 129,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle nsr 190 osr 126 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating affecting clarity of beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre shoulders severe wear (likely due to under inflation) advise replace 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear tyres severely worn on shoulder likely due to under inflation

Pass 17 Apr 2024 113,477 miles

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

Front wipers do not park automatically

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade possibly shorter than standard

Fail 16 Apr 2024 113,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern evident (possibly bulb issue) (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn bald on inner edges 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front coolant low

Front wipers do not park automatically

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade possibly shorter than standard

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,245 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 95,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also back box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative.

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also back box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative.

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 66,576 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 63,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,650 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,660 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,476 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,477 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 34,810 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front dics corroded

off side front windscreen wiper split

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 ZXB is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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