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BK05 LBV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,166 mi
Last recorded138,166 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 138,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear box seriously coroded

Oil leak major leak ()

both front tyres warn inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,255 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in bottom steering column universal joint

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Nov 2015 127,255 miles

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in bottom steering column universal joint

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

bad oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2013 107,002 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 107,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,293 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,589 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,186 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BK05 LBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 BK05 LBV, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK05 LBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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