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BT61 UBW

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 93,385 miles

Brake and suspension components have age related corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2026 93,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake and suspension components have age related corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end heavily corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 92,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside has age related corrosion in suspension components

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,611 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 91,611 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,891 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,891 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,554 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,061 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,061 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,042 miles

Damage to front number plate.

Noise from rear brakes.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 77,042 miles

Damage to front number plate.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Noise from rear brakes.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,575 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,575 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and metal in tread.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,838 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,838 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pads worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,839 miles

boot split on nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

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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BT61 UBW is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 BT61 UBW, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BT61 UBW is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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