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FG09 HVM

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,709 mi
Last recorded180,709 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 180,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 180,704 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 180,177 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 177,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2024 177,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 175,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 169,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 167,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 166,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 166,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking HOSE (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 162,629 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 162,625 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,093 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 159,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 150,855 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 150,855 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,736 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 133,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,295 miles

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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FG09 HVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG09 HVM, 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 FG09 HVM registered?

FG09 HVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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