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HK52 VVM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

194,940 mi
Last recorded194,940 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 VVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 194,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 190,516 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 190,516 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 185,707 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 185,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 180,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2019 172,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 164,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 164,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 157,399 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 157,399 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 150,767 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 150,767 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 143,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 143,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 132,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,975 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front shockers damp

n/s/f tyre cracking and possibly run flat

n/s/r tyre has various cuts in tread and cracking and wearing uneavenly and wearing on edges

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 22 Sep 2011 106,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly, possibly on handbrake linkage or cable

Fail 22 Sep 2011 106,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly, possibly on handbrake linkage or cable

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,817 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,817 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,600 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 76,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,615 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,611 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,366 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,366 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,237 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 47,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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HK52 VVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 HK52 VVM, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK52 VVM registered?

HK52 VVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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