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YK52 WVJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,772 mi
Last recorded152,772 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,772 miles

N/s and o/s outer sills corroded

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 152,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/s and o/s outer sills corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 149,549 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 149,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,191 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 137,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 137,409 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 117,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,450 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 100,860 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 89,104 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 89,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 20 Apr 2007
Fail 19 Apr 2007

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,770 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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YK52 WVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 YK52 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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