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BU13 HCG

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,084 mi
Last recorded198,084 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 HCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 198,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 198,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 189,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 188,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and outer shell adrift

Underneath of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 4 Jul 2023 188,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and outer shell adrift

Underneath of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 28 Jan 2022 180,421 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 26 Jan 2022 180,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 21 Jan 2021 164,214 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 164,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,200 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 131,200 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,724 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,890 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,726 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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BU13 HCG is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 BU13 HCG, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU13 HCG registered?

BU13 HCG is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is BU13 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 HCG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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