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SY13 ZCL

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,272 mi
Last recorded145,272 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 ZCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 145,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 132,663 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 132,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,385 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,371 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 61,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn total separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working lens broken bulb exposed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn total separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight chip on front windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,103 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,613 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

front brake pads half worn

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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SY13 ZCL is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY13 ZCL, 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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SY13 ZCL is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 July 2013.

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