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SM52 CXF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,236 mi
Last recorded160,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 CXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 160,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,903 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip wearing

centre exhaust hanger missing

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine management light on

front sub frame corroded

n/s road wheel dented

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 156,880 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s/f sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip wearing

centre exhaust hanger missing

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine management light on

front sub frame corroded

n/s road wheel dented

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s door hinge pin worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 149,803 miles

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

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

engine management

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,623 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 145,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,510 miles

CV joint noisey

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 138,052 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 133,686 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

e/m light on

osf cv joint noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2011 125,317 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 116,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 106,546 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,988 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,684 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 75,610 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 75,160 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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SM52 CXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM52 CXF, 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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What year was SM52 CXF registered?

SM52 CXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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