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YB05 SMU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,821 mi
Last recorded104,821 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 SMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,821 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 104,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,100 miles

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

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)

bad flywheel rattle

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge out side centre3/4s

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bad flywheel rattle

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge out side centre3/4s

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,022 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,069 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,062 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,052 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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YB05 SMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB05 SMU, 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 YB05 SMU registered?

YB05 SMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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