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YK53 KFU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,325 mi
Last recorded150,325 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 KFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 150,325 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 150,324 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 138,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 138,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 138,554 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 129,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 125,380 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2011 125,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,638 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 121,562 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,106 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2008 83,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,965 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,955 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre scuffed sidewall

nerside strut damp

offside front worn on edges and sidewall scuffed

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,457 miles

front pads low

slight engine oil leak

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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YK53 KFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK53 KFU, 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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What year was YK53 KFU registered?

YK53 KFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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