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YF08 MKA

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 119,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 116,805 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 113,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 113,241 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 108,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 104,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 104,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 100,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 100,273 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 96,515 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2020 96,515 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 92,997 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 86,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 86,715 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 80,709 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 80,709 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracking on sidewall

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

Pass 11 May 2016 74,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 64,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 64,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 60,214 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 60,214 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 53,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 53,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 35,071 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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YF08 MKA is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF08 MKA, 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 YF08 MKA registered?

YF08 MKA is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YF08 MKA safe to buy?

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