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YB54 VCE

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

169,373 mi
Last recorded169,373 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 169,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 169,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped and rubbing through (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 169,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 157,271 miles

front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

rear inner discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2013 157,263 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

rear inner discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 147,039 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 147,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 137,053 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 6 Dec 2011 136,737 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,317 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 114,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,400 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 94,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,950 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,950 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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YB54 VCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YB54 VCE, 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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YB54 VCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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