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FE13 ZGA

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,608 mi
Last recorded157,608 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 ZGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 157,608 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 157,608 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 148,615 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 148,615 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair & hand brake travel excessive (1.2.1 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 123,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair & hand brake travel excessive (1.2.1 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,176 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb out in centre brake light

front brakes out of balance

handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded and damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2021 115,176 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb out in centre brake light

front brakes out of balance

handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded and damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,129 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 105,128 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,364 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust System Corroded & Damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand Brake Travel excessive

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust System Corroded & Damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand Brake Travel excessive

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 80,311 miles

Exhaust Back silencer corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,965 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

front brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

hand brake has excessive reserve travel

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

front brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

hand brake has excessive reserve travel

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

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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FE13 ZGA is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 FE13 ZGA, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE13 ZGA registered?

FE13 ZGA is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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