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FE09 ZYV

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,363 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 131,730 miles

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

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

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))

exhaust system corroded

front subframe area corroded

oil sump corroded

sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,112 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 106,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 106,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 99,741 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018
Fail 5 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,376 miles

Wear to inner tread area on nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Wear to inner tread area on nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,426 miles

Aux belt cracked

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

Nearside body trim missing

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,426 miles

Aux belt cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside body trim missing

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,595 miles

nearsdie front plastic wheel arch trim missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

aux drive belt frayed

nearsdie front plastic wheel arch trim missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wheels arch missing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aux drive belt frayed

front bumper skirt loose

nearside front inner wheels arch missing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

problem with wiper rack

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FE09 ZYV 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 63.6%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

FE09 ZYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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