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VK52 FKU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 FKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edges poor condition

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 102,075 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 102,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 102,072 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare tyre missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,713 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,345 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,879 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,620 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres near to legal limit

brake load valve requires lubrication at pivot

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 10 Jan 2006 38,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,902 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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VK52 FKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VK52 FKU, 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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VK52 FKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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