2007 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

3,409 Vauxhall Combo cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 46.6% passed first time. That is below the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Vauxhall Combo cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Vauxhall Combo MOT failure items
2007 Vauxhall Combo common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
Position lamp: not working6.3%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Vauxhall Combo advisories
2007 Vauxhall Combo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge29.0%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material27.2%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive23.7%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil17.4%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.5%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened14.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Vauxhall Combo faults by area
2007 Vauxhall Combo faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension27.2%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.9%
Brakes19.3%
Body, chassis, structure13.1%
Tyres12.8%
Visibility12.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Vauxhall Combo recorded mileage
2007 Vauxhall Combo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
3,288102,700129,200 miles155,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Vauxhall Combo years

Vauxhall Combo first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20226,60374.6%88.5%
202112,22572.8%87.2%
202013,55674.5%86.0%
201915,67173.2%83.5%
20182,89166.4%80.9%
20173,48960.1%78.2%
20164,84158.6%74.9%
20154,74058.0%71.9%
20144,39255.4%68.6%
20132,78054.3%65.8%
20122,54652.3%63.5%
20116,63557.4%61.2%
20105,63153.1%59.3%
20093,16448.9%58.3%
20084,15848.8%57.2%
20073,40946.6%57.4%
20062,56847.1%57.0%
20051,64451.6%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.