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YR09 UAM

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,624 mi
Last recorded221,624 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 221,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 217,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 216,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 216,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 208,603 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2017 208,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 199,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear springs different sizes

Fail 20 Jul 2016 199,469 miles

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

Steering system fouling on body footwell (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear springs different sizes

Pass 16 Oct 2015 197,545 miles

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

indicator switch worn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 197,451 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings INTERNAL RACK MECHANISM (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 22 Oct 2014 184,474 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 184,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Excessive play in N/S end of steering rack, or inner N/S track rod joint, or N/S track rod to rack fixing loose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 165,350 miles

rear disc's pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 142,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 UAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

YR09 UAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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