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BN12 XCL

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,224 mi
Last recorded162,224 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 162,224 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 162,224 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative Nearside and offside (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 152,697 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 141,764 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside also slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

Fail 17 Jul 2024 141,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside also slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,170 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 132,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working Nearside and offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,219 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 93,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 93,109 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,113 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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BN12 XCL is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XCL, 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 BN12 XCL registered?

BN12 XCL is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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