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YB05 SMX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 157,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 154,426 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 154,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 148,745 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 148,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 147,357 miles

bonnet panel corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 147,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet panel corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 129,859 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2012 129,792 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

advise exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,495 miles

Large crack in nearside top of windscreen, but not in wiper sweep

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link, dust cover split

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front anti roll bar link, dust cover split

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre below 1.6mm

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2011 114,404 miles

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

Large crack in nearside top of windscreen, but not in wiper sweep

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link, dust cover split

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front anti roll bar link, dust cover split

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre below 1.6mm

Spare wheel damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,494 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 96,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 66,904 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 SMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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