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YC55 YTE

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,332 mi
Last recorded167,332 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 167,332 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear inner sill advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 163,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres slightly rubbing on the inner wheel arch on full lock larger tyres fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 154,973 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,536 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 142,536 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,869 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 73,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,134 miles

front tyres worn on front to extreme on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,358 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,906 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,431 miles

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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YC55 YTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC55 YTE, 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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What year was YC55 YTE registered?

YC55 YTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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