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FG58 OBL

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 OBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,669 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2023 121,669 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,463 miles

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

exhaust casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust casing corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,644 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 100,587 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,837 miles

corrosion exhaust rear

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion exhaust rear

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,899 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,318 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 59,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,386 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,701 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 23,869 miles

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

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

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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FG58 OBL 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 59.1%.

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 FG58 OBL, 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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FG58 OBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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