Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2009
52.7% pass rate
from 5,720 tests in 2021
(5.0% worse than other 2009 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 9.8% fail on Springs (99% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 9.7% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 9.7% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.017% fail on Spring saddle
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (25% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (28% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.94% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component (51% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Axle
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension unit
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (28% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (29% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters (44% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.58% fail on Horn
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors (82% better than other 2009 vans)
  • 13% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (23% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.035% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.61% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.54% fail on Cable
        • 0.070% fail on Lever
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.93% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (33% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (52% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (59% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Valves
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.035% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Tyres (75% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
  • 11% fail on Visibility (20% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Washers (35% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.63% fail on View to rear
      • 0.61% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.017% fail on Window
    • 0.070% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (69% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Steering linkage components (60% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (54% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering gear (59% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Steering rack (68% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Universal joint (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Rams
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (51% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (46% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (46% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.052% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on System
      • 0.035% fail on Tank
      • 0.035% fail on Hose
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame condition (8 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Spare wheel (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Carrier (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis (65% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition (64% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door (86% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Body (63% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component (57% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Body condition
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.017% fail on Cabs
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (25% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (52% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.087% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (73% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
      • 0.035% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.035% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment