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YK52 VVZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 VVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 93,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system compensator to nsr flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 93,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 93,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 92,562 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 175/7014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,058 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod

Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod

Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,535 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bushes worn

Offside Front lower arm bushes worn

center brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering rack

under body rusty in places

Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,531 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front lower arm bushes worn

Offside Front lower arm bushes worn

center brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering rack

under body rusty in places

Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,604 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

back box outer casing rusty

front discs pitted

front reg in poor condition

slight misting of oil around sump

Fail 22 Jun 2019 85,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning brake load valve sized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps reg light not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe rusty marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative no brake servo (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

back box outer casing rusty

front discs pitted

front reg in poor condition

slight misting of oil around sump

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,245 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 84,239 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,600 miles

both headlights misty but beam ok

front disc pitted

sub frame rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,346 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 81,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 80,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2014 80,269 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,751 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

anti roll bar drop links covered

track rod ends covered

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,479 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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YK52 VVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK52 VVZ, 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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YK52 VVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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