2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · MT55 FTV
2005 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 91,752 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MT55 FTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 91,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 FTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Combo (MT55 FTV) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
MT55 FTV Mileage History
- 16/08/202288,113 mi
- 19/08/202288,140 mi+27 mi
- 06/11/202390,015 mi+1,875 mi
- 30/10/202491,690 mi+1,675 mi
- 28/11/202491,752 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 1,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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