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BG09 SSZ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

227,620 mi
Last recorded227,620 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 SSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 227,620 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 227,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 218,968 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 218,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 214,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 214,075 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 210,513 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 207,480 miles

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

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Fail 19 Nov 2020 207,473 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 7 May 2019 201,381 miles

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exhaust pipework rusty/front flexi joint poor condition

extensive oil leaks noted

front bumper damaged & slightly insecure

play noted in steering system

rear discs showing wear,unable to see pads

Fail 2 May 2019 201,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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exhaust pipework rusty/front flexi joint poor condition

extensive oil leaks noted

front bumper damaged & slightly insecure

play noted in steering system

rear discs showing wear,unable to see pads

Pass 4 May 2018 197,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 197,051 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear lower mounting. (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The off-side front brake had new brake disc and pads fitted. The near-side has a old worn disc and pads fitted. Brakes are In a DANGOUS condition. Advise DO NOT DRIVE.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 193,050 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 193,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 171,378 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 171,378 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,061 miles

some wear on rear tyres inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,373 miles

o/s/f wheel arch trim missing

Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f wheel arch trim missing

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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BG09 SSZ 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 59.1%.

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 BG09 SSZ, 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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BG09 SSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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