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YP52 UOY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,002 mi
Last recorded172,002 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 UOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 172,002 miles

Both rear outer shock absorber covers perished

Corrosion to offside outer front sill

nearside front pan to sill corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 22 May 2023

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021

All brake ferrules

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Spare tyre Carrier

Fail 1 Jun 2021

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake ferrules

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Spare tyre Carrier

Pass 13 Feb 2020 156,068 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 156,086 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,401 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2019 149,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake fluid contaminated brake hub (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable broken (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached steering wheel loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 143,228 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 143,140 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (comp to flex) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 137,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 137,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 132,331 miles

slight play in stearing wheel

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s drop link

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,778 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 127,400 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,400 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,298 miles

metal brake pipe to n/s/r brake flexi starting to corrode

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

slight white light both rear indicators

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,147 miles

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

slight play at steering coloum

Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,404 miles

slight play stearing couloum

Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,615 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 108,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,695 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,759 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 72,759 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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YP52 UOY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 YP52 UOY, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP52 UOY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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