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Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s reliable? We analysed 6,014 real MOT tests across 1,387 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,014 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.4%
Typical Mileage
33,358mi
Annual Mileage
8,066mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s.

Specifications

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1499cc
Engine
111g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1499cc
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Not Available
Common colour
Grey
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
111 g/km Band C
Emission class
6dg
Road tax (12 mo.)
£145
Road tax (6 mo.)
£79.75
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

79.6%
2021
82.4%
2020
82.3%
2019

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,807 mi/yr
Typical
8,066 mi/yr
Average
9,760 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,318 mi/yr

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 54 79.6% 13,130 22,102 33,573
2020 4,703 82.4% 20,291 32,407 47,766
2019 1,165 82.3% 23,118 35,660 50,169

How Long Does a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Last?

Based on 1,387 Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,358 mi
75th Percentile
48,432 mi
95th Percentile
77,058 mi
Max Recorded
389,073 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

82.4% MOT pass rate from 4,703 tests

Year to avoid
2021

79.6% MOT pass rate from 54 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 4,703 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s THIS CAR 82.4% 6,014 33,358 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Harley Davidson Fxd 89.9% 11,459 16,410 mi 32 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s?

The Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 6,014 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s owner drives around 8,066 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s reliable?
Based on 6,014 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s has a 82.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s does around 8,066 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy Turbo D S/s is 2020 with a 82.4% pass rate across 4,703 tests.