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FE16 ECV

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,829 mi
Last recorded129,829 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 ECV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 129,825 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,778 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,014 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 32,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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FE16 ECV is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 FE16 ECV, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE16 ECV registered?

FE16 ECV is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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