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BT12 XZU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 148,109 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 148,109 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 139,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 132,147 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 132,147 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing both rear wheels have 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,500 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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BT12 XZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT12 XZU, 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 BT12 XZU registered?

BT12 XZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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