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YS57 BMU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,487 mi
Last recorded149,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,194 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 120,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,824 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,824 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,309 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 65,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,546 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,489 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 10,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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YS57 BMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMU, 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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What year was YS57 BMU registered?

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

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