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YR09 GFV

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,770 mi
Last recorded146,770 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 GFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 135,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 135,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlight lens has slight damage

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

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

Unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 123,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlight lens has slight damage

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

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

Unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,053 miles

Note:Exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,052 miles

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

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

Note:Exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 89,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,679 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,234 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn rear discs slightly worn both sides roll bar links slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,234 miles

front brake discs slightly worn rear discs slightly worn both sides roll bar links slightly worn

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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YR09 GFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 YR09 GFV, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR09 GFV registered?

YR09 GFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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