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YH53 KBP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,518 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 99,518 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

screen washer bottle motor keeps blocking

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking but not to the cords

Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,743 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking but not to the cords

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 82,971 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,971 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,324 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,795 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low on egdes

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 62,868 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 62,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,558 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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YH53 KBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 YH53 KBP, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH53 KBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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