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BJ12 DEU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,714 mi
Last recorded105,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,714 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 105,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 105,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine warning light stopping on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working to much play in wiper arm and wheel box , keeps stopping (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box dented in and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower small hole in n/s/r of sill

Nearside Rear Lower small hole in n/s/r of sill

Pass 2 May 2024 89,551 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded and damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 81,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension, top mtg judderring

Fail 24 Jun 2022 73,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension, top mtg judderring

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 59,044 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,073 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 45,010 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 36,668 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front discs are lipped

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,589 miles

both front coil springs are corroding

front brake pads are low

handbrake travel

nearside rear shock is damp

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT NOISY

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 32,091 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT NOISY

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top strut mountings noisy in operation

Fail 24 Mar 2016 30,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,393 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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BJ12 DEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 DEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ12 DEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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