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BN12 XCD

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,212 mi
Last recorded126,212 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Wide angle mirror missing but other mirror present.

Fail 11 May 2026 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Wide angle mirror missing but other mirror present.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge. (Recommend renewal) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 118,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 118,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chuffing noise likely an injector no sealing correctly advise further inspection

Pass 13 May 2024 110,649 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 110,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 102,500 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 95,071 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake pads inner getting low also pad wear indicator wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Advise inner bead rim damaged / NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 95,071 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake pads inner getting low also pad wear indicator wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Advise inner bead rim damaged / NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Advise brake pad wear indicator cable broken

Fail 7 Apr 2021 87,158 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bearing / bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Advise brake pad wear indicator cable broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split/ damaged tyre size 195 / 60 x16 matador light truck (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,591 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,339 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,572 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,515 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN12 XCD is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN12 XCD, 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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BN12 XCD is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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