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KD52 SMO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,146 mi
Last recorded155,146 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 155,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 154,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 154,401 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 154,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,755 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 150,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 146,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 145,840 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 139,896 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

REAR BACK BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 23 Sep 2014 139,895 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

REAR BACK BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 134,401 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,204 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 128,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 122,876 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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,528 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 112,528 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,721 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,262 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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KD52 SMO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KD52 SMO, 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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KD52 SMO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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