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FE16 MDZ

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,001 mi
Last recorded155,001 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 MDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 155,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Sep 2025 155,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2024 140,454 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 140,144 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight securing bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion where the rigid pipe joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 122,923 miles

Central Rear Seat belt of the wrong type O/S buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight securing bracket broken

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion where the rigid pipe joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,586 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 81,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 MDZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

FE16 MDZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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