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YH09 OWC

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 128,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,789 miles

Front Lower subframe corrded

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

Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2022 121,101 miles

Front subframe corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocker casing corroded

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

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2022 121,101 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocker casing corroded

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

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,016 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 114,128 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,929 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,622 miles

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

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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YH09 OWC is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YH09 OWC, 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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YH09 OWC is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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