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BU61 ZSY

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,447 mi
Last recorded151,447 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 ZSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 151,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 151,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,484 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 146,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 139,972 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2024 139,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023
Fail 2 Mar 2023 134,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 122,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,913 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 117,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,898 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,325 miles

Offside Rear wheel buckled slightly

all four brake discs have surface corrosion present.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 102,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel buckled slightly

all four brake discs have surface corrosion present.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,072 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,712 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,386 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,386 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,764 miles

very slight leak from gearbox offside driveshaft seal

Fail 16 Sep 2014 54,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

very slight leak from gearbox offside driveshaft seal

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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BU61 ZSY is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU61 ZSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU61 ZSY?

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What year was BU61 ZSY registered?

BU61 ZSY is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is BU61 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU61 ZSY shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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