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YA05 KFJ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,185 mi
Last recorded180,185 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 KFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 180,185 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

unable to check rear seat belts due to full vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2019 180,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to full vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 163,589 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 163,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 159,331 miles

Clutch/DMF noisey

Engine management-fault lamp lit

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 159,331 miles

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

Clutch/DMF noisey

Engine management-fault lamp lit

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 149,476 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

both main brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 149,476 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

both main brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 139,463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 139,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management fault lamp lit

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 128,278 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

os headlamp bulb holder may have melted beyond repair & need replacement unit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 113,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on side wall

Fail 18 Jun 2013 113,221 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,015 miles

starter motor - faulty operation

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

starter motor - faulty operation

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,188 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,370 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 59,370 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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
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YA05 KFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YA05 KFJ, 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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YA05 KFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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