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SV13 DCF

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 DCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 89,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various if not all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 May 2026 89,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Burning oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear inner on floor (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various if not all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 86,020 miles

Front Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - foremost trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 85,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - foremost trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2024 83,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2024 83,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 81,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 78,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,812 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering system slightly rough front strut upper bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

various metal brake pipes look to be corroding under plastic coating

windscreen damage less than 40mm outside zone A

Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering system slightly rough front strut upper bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

various metal brake pipes look to be corroding under plastic coating

windscreen damage less than 40mm outside zone A

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,188 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,858 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV13 DCF is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 SV13 DCF, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SV13 DCF is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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