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YY59 CXO

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 CXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 94,513 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 94,911 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Strut tunnel not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering strut top (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper top shocker bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper top shocker bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle corroding various points

Fail 16 Mar 2023 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle corroding various points

Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,047 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,501 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering column lower coupling slack and noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (wing moulding missing ) (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake pivot stuck on (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,042 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) colum u/j bolt slack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 47,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,267 miles

Oil leak

front tyres both close to limit on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,265 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres both close to limit on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY59 CXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY59 CXO, 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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YY59 CXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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