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WP58 SXZ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,060 mi
Last recorded169,060 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 SXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 169,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 169,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 159,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corrosion and components

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and heavily worn to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 154,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and heavily worn to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint. also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint. also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside badly worn/play

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,429 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 15 Mar 2021 141,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear box broke off (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slight play

Offside Front Steering rack slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack slight play

Offside Front Steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides- rack end shafts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 102,182 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2017 102,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,430 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 96,430 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,813 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,152 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
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WP58 SXZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 WP58 SXZ, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP58 SXZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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