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MT52 UVY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,377 mi
Last recorded86,377 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 UVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 86,377 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,911 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 81,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,288 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 75,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated 30cm of fuel tank mount and hand brake cable mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,293 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,290 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 66,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2019 66,810 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,566 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,810 miles

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

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edge

lip on front brake disc

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,743 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,904 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,228 miles

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

slight play at n/s steering arm

slight squeak at front mounting bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,438 miles

slight lip on front brake disc

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,438 miles

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight lip on front brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,101 miles

n/s/ front wheel rim bent

o/s front and rear wheel rims bent

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ front wheel rim bent

o/s front and rear wheel rims bent

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,010 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,704 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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MT52 UVY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MT52 UVY, 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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MT52 UVY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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