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YC52 KWE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,686 mi
Last recorded214,686 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 KWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 214,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has perching cracks on inner wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2017 214,685 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has perching cracks on inner wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 211,443 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 211,443 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 208,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheal missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 205,803 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 205,803 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 198,951 miles

Both front shock absorbers are bouncy

Front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2013 198,950 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers are bouncy

Front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2012 196,302 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 196,302 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 195,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2012 195,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 183,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 170,897 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 156,254 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 156,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 125,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 124,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,103 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 55,029 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 55,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

both front and rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre low in pressure

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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YC52 KWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 YC52 KWE, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC52 KWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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