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BT59 ASU

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,607 mi
Last recorded168,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 ASU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 168,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 136,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,080 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,489 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 57,489 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,859 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,859 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,455 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,843 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 43,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,685 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,606 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,606 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,488 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 26,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,118 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 ASU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT59 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

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

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