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YM07 HCL

2007 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

176,975 mi
Last recorded176,975 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Combo91,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 HCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 176,975 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic surrounding missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage on windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2025 176,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic surrounding missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2024 171,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear discs corroded

coolant low

damage on windscreen

front discs corroded on inner face

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2024 171,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged center (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing plastic surrounding (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear discs corroded

coolant low

damage on windscreen

front discs corroded on inner face

oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 168,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front rim damaged

surface corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

Fail 24 Jul 2023 168,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front rim damaged

surface corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

Pass 1 Aug 2022 164,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear 2x seatbelt buckle covers missing

chips in windscreen

spear wheel cords showing

Fail 29 Jul 2022 164,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear 2x seatbelt buckle covers missing

chips in windscreen

spear wheel cords showing

Pass 19 Aug 2021 159,998 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear at the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 159,998 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid callipers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour and lens is missing (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear at the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 154,663 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle and shocker legs

fan belt deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2020 154,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fan belt deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 148,531 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one in zone A and one in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 148,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one in zone A and one in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 138,443 miles

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

oil leak

rear chasiss coroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 138,443 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak

rear chasiss coroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but operation unaffected

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but operation unaffected

Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,799 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but operation unaffected

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but operation unaffected

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of van (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded and (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear sea tbel stalk outer casing missing

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,110 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both side (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded and (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear sea tbel stalk outer casing missing

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,206 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt stalk outter covers missing

slight play on offside track rod end

Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt stalk outter covers missing

slight play on offside track rod end

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,465 miles

front brake discs worn and scored

nearside and offside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 74,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn and scored

nearside and offside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,074 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 48,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,327 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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YM07 HCL is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,872 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 YM07 HCL, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YM07 HCL is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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