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BV09 AKU

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 112,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,694 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 103,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,893 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,228 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 96,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Fail 21 Apr 2021 92,573 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o\s front on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s (3.4 (b) (i))

n\s front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,837 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,179 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,784 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,031 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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BV09 AKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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