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FP13 DHE

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 DHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,333 miles

various underside corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2024 162,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 156,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 156,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 132,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,236 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,588 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,588 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs not braking on full discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2019 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre worn to 2/2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise osf tyre worn to 2/2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,450 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf suspension arm bush u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre worn to 2/2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise osf tyre worn to 2/2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,831 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 55,259 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

x2 top strut bearings noisey when turning full lock

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,158 miles

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

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

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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FP13 DHE is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP13 DHE, 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 FP13 DHE registered?

FP13 DHE is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FP13 DHE safe to buy?

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