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VK52 FWA

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,402 mi
Last recorded101,402 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 FWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2011 101,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,227 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 96,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,441 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 88,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,176 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 82,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 66,661 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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VK52 FWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FWA, 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 VK52 FWA registered?

VK52 FWA is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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