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YC05 BCK

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,099 mi
Last recorded148,099 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 148,099 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 148,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,763 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 134,756 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load also unable to plug belt in! (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 127,290 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

rear silencer section of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 115,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 104,659 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 85,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,155 miles

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

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

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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YC05 BCK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC05 BCK, 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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YC05 BCK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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