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BT59 ARX

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 ARX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,943 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Dec 2025 81,943 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,025 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 57,786 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 57,786 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 29,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,624 miles

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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BT59 ARX is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BT59 ARX, 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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What year was BT59 ARX registered?

BT59 ARX is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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