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YK04 UTJ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,830 mi
Last recorded141,830 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 UTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,830 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 147,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,838 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint hub (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 132,265 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 132,265 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 128,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 128,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 118,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,699 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 107,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,147 miles

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,147 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,058 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,476 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 58,454 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,101 miles

play in the steering rack (n/s)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 40,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in the steering rack (n/s)

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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YK04 UTJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 YK04 UTJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK04 UTJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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