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BT12 XZX

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 131,426 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 130,632 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 126,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 126,980 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 123,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 123,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 117,784 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel as slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil over filled

oil light on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 110,195 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil over filled

oil light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,179 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 105,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal tie rod seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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