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VO05 HBC

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 HBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 162,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,890 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 148,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 122,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are in poor condition

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

offside rear coil spring extreme end is broken

offside rear handbrake performance is lower than nearside,it may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 122,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are in poor condition

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel

offside rear brake disc inner face pitted

offside rear coil spring extreme end is broken

offside rear handbrake performance is lower than nearside,it may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 107,632 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 107,632 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,550 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,599 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 54,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

os ns tie rods 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VO05 HBC is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 VO05 HBC, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO05 HBC is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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