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EU55 SUX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 SUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 83,306 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,287 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,088 miles

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

battery insecure

engine bay covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 79,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

engine bay covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear box showing signs of rust

Fail 9 Jan 2016 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear box showing signs of rust

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,746 miles

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre close to limits & badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,299 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 54,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,016 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 30,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EU55 SUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU55 SUX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 SUX registered?

EU55 SUX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is EU55 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 SUX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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