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FG59 BXY

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,469 mi
Last recorded123,469 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,619 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 119,619 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,359 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 24 Oct 2023 114,359 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 5 Nov 2022 108,625 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Wiper to long

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,821 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section/rusted/corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,105 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section/rusted/corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,148 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread area

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,148 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,692 miles

rear brake pads under halfworn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,692 miles

rear brake pads under halfworn

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,553 miles

n/s brake disc inner rusted

n/s/r tyre becoming perished in tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread

rear brake pads under halfworn

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,553 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s brake disc inner rusted

n/s/r tyre becoming perished in tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread

rear brake pads under halfworn

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,805 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
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FG59 BXY 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 63.6%.

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 FG59 BXY, 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 FG59 BXY registered?

FG59 BXY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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