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BU13 HCX

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,695 mi
Last recorded161,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 161,695 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 161,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 152,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 152,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 142,088 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 130,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held up with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 130,377 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened worn and rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held up with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,297 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 118,297 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,383 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight worn

exhaust backbox outer skinn corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight worn

exhaust backbox outer skinn corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,993 miles

Back box outer shell starting corrosion

Both front top strut mounts deteriorated

Emissions too low reading

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage - 185 65 R15

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage - 185 65 R15

Offside Front Tyre has slight cut - no cords

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Back box outer shell starting corrosion

Both front top strut mounts deteriorated

Emissions too low reading

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage - 185 65 R15

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage - 185 65 R15

Offside Front Tyre has slight cut - no cords

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,539 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

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

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