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BV59 VKN

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,066 mi
Last recorded204,066 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 204,066 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BADLY WORN ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 204,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BADLY WORN ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 169,638 miles

near side front lower ball joint has slight play

off side front anti roll bar link has slight play

off side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 169,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front lower ball joint has slight play

off side front anti roll bar link has slight play

off side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

parking and service brake need adjustment

Fail 15 Oct 2015 135,964 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 110,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 95,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,614 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BV59 VKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV59 VKN, 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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BV59 VKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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