2009 Vauxhall Combo · 15,746 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2009 Vauxhall Combos fail 48.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Combo years (15,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 48.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 115,482
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,746
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.5% of tests fail here (140% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.5%
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Brakes14.5%
- Tyres12.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Steering8.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.45%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.14%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.12%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.23%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.32%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (13.27%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.86%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Combos fail 48.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Combo years (15,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.67% of tests), position lamp not working (4.68% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Combo shows 115,482 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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