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FG59 FZW

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,588 mi
Last recorded188,588 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 FZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 188,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 182,297 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 182,297 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 178,997 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 169,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 161,888 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 161,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,100 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut, not to cords

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 146,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut, not to cords

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,648 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Both (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,011 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Coolant level very low

Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Coolant level very low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,934 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 36,336 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Lower gearbox mount rubber deteriorating.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,336 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Lower gearbox mount rubber deteriorating.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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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FG59 FZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

FG59 FZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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