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YD08 KFU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,959 mi
Last recorded182,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 KFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 182,959 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes when tested together

Note ; drivers door outer handle requires attention

Note ; windscreen cracked at n/s , crack may expand

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low , secondary tread bald on inner edge

Wheel nuts covered / various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 28 Apr 2015 182,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers view ; front screen cracked at n/s , note crack may expand

Electrical ; wiring at n/s headlamp requires attention

Engine coverother covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; chassis damage at n/s/f

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

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 15 Apr 2014 171,487 miles

Note ; front subframe damaged

Tyres ; n/s/f tread uneven on inner edge

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low on inner edge

Variouscovers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Windscreen cracked at n/s top corner

Fail 5 Apr 2014 171,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Door handle o/s/f reaquires attention

Front subframe damaged / bent at n/s affecting steering / suspension geometry , recommend attention

Note; n/s headlamp lower mounting area requires attention , causing headlamp aim to be low at max adjustment

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

Tyres ; n/s/f tread uneven on inner edge

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low on inner edge

Variouscovers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered o/s only

Windscreen cracked at n/s top corner

Pass 9 Mar 2013 157,527 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 157,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,107 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YD08 KFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 YD08 KFU, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD08 KFU registered?

YD08 KFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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