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YA05 KGY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,704 mi
Last recorded83,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 KGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,704 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 165,196 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 165,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 153,116 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play detected at the steering wheel

Fail 13 Jul 2015 153,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,856 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 140,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front brake discs corroded inner working faces..

both small rear metal brake pipes corroded..

front wiper blades wearing..

stone chip on windscreen..

Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 126,521 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,600 miles

Offside Rear 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)

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,606 miles

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

engine managerment light on

Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,601 miles

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

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

engine managerment light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,269 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,519 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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YA05 KGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KGY, 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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What year was YA05 KGY registered?

YA05 KGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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