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CV16 CXL

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,825 mi
Last recorded48,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 CXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,270 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 48,270 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 43,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 39,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount stiff (2.1.1 (a))

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

various dash lights glow dim even with ignition off

Fail 14 Jan 2023 39,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mount stiff (2.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

various dash lights glow dim even with ignition off

Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim,damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 35,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim,damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On limit? recommend replace ASAP with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front some dash lamp slightly illuminated in back ground

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,108 miles

Offside Rear tyre load index lower than plated axle weight

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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CV16 CXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 CV16 CXL, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CV16 CXL registered?

CV16 CXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CV16 CXL safe to buy?

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