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BU13 HCH

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,593 mi
Last recorded145,593 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,803 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 143,097 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,464 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,340 miles

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

a couple of the rear exhaust mounts are deteriorated

chip in screen (nearside)

lower engine stabiliser mount is deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 126,337 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

a couple of the rear exhaust mounts are deteriorated

chip in screen (nearside)

lower engine stabiliser mount is deteriorated

power steering pipe from pump is rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

tow bar socket cover is missing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside 'A' zone less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 104,961 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside 'A' zone less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror casing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside mirror casing damaged. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS: both adjusted (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror casing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside mirror casing damaged. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,744 miles

Rear Both rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Both rear tyre cracking on side walls

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 HCH is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

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

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