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YC09 UZY

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 123,696 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 123,681 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 116,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 116,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 109,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 109,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 104,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

knocking noise from steering at steering wheel possible uj

nearside front headlamp slightly loose bracket broken

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front wiper splitting at ends

Fail 9 May 2020 104,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

knocking noise from steering at steering wheel possible uj

nearside front headlamp slightly loose bracket broken

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front wiper splitting at ends

Pass 16 May 2019 97,407 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

dampness to offside rear brake caliper no leak time of test

nearside front headlamp slightly loose lower bracket broken

Fail 11 May 2019 97,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

dampness to offside rear brake caliper no leak time of test

nearside front headlamp slightly loose lower bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2018 89,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front edges.

Fail 8 May 2017 82,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front edges.

Pass 17 May 2016 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover close to excessive and link has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

damage to nearside rear light lens

minor leak rear exhaust back box and box deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2015 65,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

damage to nearside rear light lens

rear exhaust back box minor leak and detiorating

Fail 9 May 2015 65,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

damage to nearside rear light lens

rear exhaust back box minor leak and detiorating

Fail 29 Apr 2014 55,329 miles

Both front tyres close to the limit and perished sidewalls(185/60R15)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust minor blow and deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,329 miles

Both front tyres close to the limit and perished sidewalls(185/60R15)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust minor blow and deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 44,754 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 33,898 miles

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

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

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

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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YC09 UZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 YC09 UZY, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC09 UZY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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