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MJ10 KOW

2010 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

267,560 mi
Last recorded267,560 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 KOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 267,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 260,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 253,292 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 245,929 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 245,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 240,995 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 240,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 232,424 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 232,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 217,118 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 217,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 196,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 196,419 miles

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

Engine light on

Oil leak Sump ()

Pass 15 May 2017 177,811 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 177,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 151,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 133,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 133,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,891 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 87,891 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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MJ10 KOW is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 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 MJ10 KOW, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ10 KOW is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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