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BT12 YAF

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,986 mi
Last recorded189,986 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 189,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 184,695 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 184,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 179,792 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 175,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 170,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 164,429 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 164,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 153,629 miles

SERV?////YELLOW B/WARN DASH,,195/60/16 X 4,,,

Fail 2 Nov 2019 153,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ***********,,NSF & OSF =BOTH,,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively * 2 X WIPER BLADES TORN .!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3.4 (b) (ii))

SERV?////YELLOW B/WARN DASH,,195/60/16 X 4,,,

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror damaged.

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 YAF 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 81.3%.

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

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