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BK12 CWV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,111 mi
Last recorded166,111 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 CWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 166,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Nov 2025 166,111 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Oct 2024 163,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 163,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 161,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,627 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,874 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 146,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,726 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,739 miles

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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BK12 CWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK12 CWV, 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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What year was BK12 CWV registered?

BK12 CWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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