2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,942 MOT tests in 2024. 49.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time49.3%
Failed or needed repairs50.7%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,942 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    260 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    238 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension38.8%
  2. Lights & electrics31.9%
  3. Brakes25.5%
  4. Tyres14.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.7%
  6. Body & chassis12.6%
  7. Steering10.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak16.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.2%

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 2009 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 49.3% of 2009 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,942 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 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).