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BV09 ADZ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

156,391 mi
Last recorded156,391 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ADZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 156,391 miles

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

both rear back plates

Fail 2 Apr 2024 156,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear back plates

Pass 7 Feb 2023 151,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear back plates missing

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,744 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 146,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 140,497 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 127,513 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 127,513 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 115,493 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 115,492 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 99,136 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 99,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear to steering wheel

noise on engine

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise,stg wheel worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise,stg wheel worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,369 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)

both front wipers smeering slightly

washer bottle low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,369 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wipers smeering slightly

washer bottle low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,368 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,368 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV09 ADZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BV09 ADZ, 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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BV09 ADZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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