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YY13 MKU

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 MKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 103,872 miles

Rear floorpan and subframe/bracket corroded

osf top mounting has slight movement

sills coated with rustproofing

Fail 14 May 2024 103,872 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floorpan and subframe/bracket corroded

osf top mounting has slight movement

sills coated with rustproofing

Fail 1 May 2024 103,411 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 91,008 miles

under guard

Fail 3 May 2023 90,996 miles

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

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

under guard

Pass 13 May 2022 77,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,505 miles

Central Brake pipe unions corroding

Central Rear Lower Fuel tank support straps corroding

Central Rear Lower Suspension and chassis components have varied stages of corrosion

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion under plastic sheath/wrap at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Outer n/s and o/s tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,319 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

hand brake travel high

Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,319 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front wipers smearing

hand brake travel high

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

handbrake pulls up high.

light scratch marks in zone b of screen

stone chip zone b of screen under 40mm

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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YY13 MKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 YY13 MKU, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY13 MKU registered?

YY13 MKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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