2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,476 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    305 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.3%
    269 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.4%
  2. Suspension36.7%
  3. Brakes33.8%
  4. Body & chassis15.3%
  5. Tyres14.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.7%
  7. Steering9.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak15.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2007 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,476 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).