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Vauxhall Combo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,686 cc

S21 KATMOT history

S21 KAT is a blue diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S21 KAT blue Vauxhall Combo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Combo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
136,071 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 KAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 KAT was last recorded at 136,071 miles on 8 May 2026, 5,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,059 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,012 miles
Average per year
5,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,071 miles
  • 2025 – 131,059 miles
  • 2024 – 128,996 miles
  • 2023 – 119,043 miles
  • 2022 – 111,033 miles
  • 2021 – 108,524 miles
  • 2020 – 103,389 miles
  • 2019 – 100,035 miles
  • 2018 – 96,262 miles
  • 2017 – 91,905 miles
  • 2016 – 87,954 miles
  • 2015 – 82,663 miles
  • 2014 – 77,571 miles
  • 2013 – 70,776 miles
  • 2012 – 63,678 miles
  • 2011 – 56,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat back not releasing, button stuck. seat is secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,071 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,071 miles
    Test number
    460562308774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat back not releasing, button stuck. seat is secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,071 miles (+5,012)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,071 miles
    Test number
    863147110560
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat back not releasing, button stuck. seat is secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,059 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,059 miles
    Test number
    847291551730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,055 miles (+2,059)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    333740438511
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine no oil filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,996 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    703709742670
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail128,996 miles (+9,953)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    209531459198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,043 miles (+8,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    678859653937
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor
    • AdvisoryRear underside undersealed

  8. Pass111,033 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    267419772416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,033 miles (+2,509)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    912538843254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass108,524 miles (+5,135)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,524 miles
    Test number
    293985568195
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers slight misting of oil

  11. Pass103,389 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    951081357577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,035 miles (+3,773)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    200662293910
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass96,262 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    562267380388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,905 miles (+3,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    273460304362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass87,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    250016106678
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads low front rear

  16. Fail87,954 miles (+5,291)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    356713205275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads low front rear

  17. Pass82,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    587562323830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,663 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    587497757362
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass82,663 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    881519482019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,571 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    456402124446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,776 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,776 miles
    Test number
    855332823388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,678 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,678 miles
    Test number
    708969112326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    555872521378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 KAT

Does S21 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 KAT is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 KAT?
The MOT on S21 KAT is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 KAT done?
S21 KAT was recorded at 136,071 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,516 miles a year.
Has S21 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 KAT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 KAT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S21 KAT find?
S21 KAT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear seat back not releasing, button stuck. seat is secure, and 4 more.

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