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FG59 GHO

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,381 mi
Last recorded151,381 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 151,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 139,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 128,253 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Lower steering column universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,649 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,647 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,981 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 97,981 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi and back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,564 miles

rear silencer corroded and slight blow

Fail 30 Oct 2017 87,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded and slight blow

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,491 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

slight corrosion started on exhaust

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,416 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

slight corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,259 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 69,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,663 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,883 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 47,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,965 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 GHO is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

FG59 GHO is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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