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FN13 DVB

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,815 mi
Last recorded128,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 DVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,815 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,025 miles

Gearbox stabilising bar has excessive movement

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

Possible injector leaking past seal.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 115,023 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both side's (5.3.2 (c))

Gearbox stabilising bar has excessive movement

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

Possible injector leaking past seal.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 108,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slightly notchy

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slightly notchy

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,082 miles

offside front top mount sticking while turning

Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,048 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,070 miles

both rear shocks slightly leaking

engine oil light on dash

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil light on dash

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,812 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,812 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FN13 DVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 FN13 DVB, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN13 DVB registered?

FN13 DVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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