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LC52 KBU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,149 mi
Last recorded128,149 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 128,149 miles

Nearside Front damage to steel rim

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,149 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front damage to steel rim

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 127,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 124,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 117,876 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 112,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre low

rear exhaust leaking around rear silencer outlet pipe

24% front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,769 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside front tyre getting low on edge

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust silencer leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2009 101,769 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside front tyre getting low on edge

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust silencer leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 94,094 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 94,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,925 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 80,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC52 KBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LC52 KBU, 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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LC52 KBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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