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BL12 XYM

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 XYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,504 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,867 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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BL12 XYM 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 BL12 XYM, 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 BL12 XYM registered?

BL12 XYM is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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