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VK52 PXC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,093 mi
Last recorded121,093 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 PXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,093 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 121,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnett (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle bush (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 121,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnett (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle bush (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear axle bush

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,342 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 107,293 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,078 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight damage outer side wal

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,499 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,783 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 66,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 59,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,366 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 55,366 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,982 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,310 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,453 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 31,453 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 PXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

VK52 PXC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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