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RK52 YKG

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,218 mi
Last recorded173,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 YKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 173,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 159,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 159,046 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

speedo sometimes sticks

Pass 3 Jan 2023 126,963 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 111,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,940 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

eml on

Fail 6 Nov 2020 94,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

eml on

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,819 miles

eml warning lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,765 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside front top suspension mount grabbing.

Slight exhaust blow from the rear exhaust box.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,733 miles

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside front top suspension mount grabbing.

Slight exhaust blow from the rear exhaust box.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,685 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded.

Slight exhaust blow from the rear box.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,807 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Offside front top suspension mount grabbing.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 63,794 miles

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Offside front top suspension mount grabbing.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,011 miles

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

advanced wear to both front brake discs

engine auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,011 miles

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

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

advanced wear to both front brake discs

engine auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,404 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,902 miles

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

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,267 miles

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

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

ns front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,147 miles

both rear tyres worn low and on inner edges

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,261 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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RK52 YKG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RK52 YKG, 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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RK52 YKG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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