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YS57 BKY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 BKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering UJ? (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering UJ? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,735 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 113,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 104,532 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2018 104,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,318 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,828 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,828 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,847 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

O/S rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 74,846 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

O/S rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,249 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 65,249 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped poor condition.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,878 miles

front discs lipped

nearside front seat belt not tested due to child seat in postion

small chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,523 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,535 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,535 miles

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

all tyres tread worn on edges

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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YS57 BKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 YS57 BKY, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YS57 BKY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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