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BV12 CEO

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 174,516 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 174,471 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 169,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 169,048 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 166,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Small sharp object lodged in the trye tread

Rear Spare tyre has excessive cracks

Fail 27 Jun 2023 166,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Small sharp object lodged in the trye tread

Rear Spare tyre has excessive cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2022 162,552 miles

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

handbrake cable stretched but still meeting requirements

Fail 7 Jul 2022 162,552 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake cable stretched but still meeting requirements

Pass 6 Jul 2021 156,662 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 156,662 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 147,996 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 147,996 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,503 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,325 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,325 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 118,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,865 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BV12 CEO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BV12 CEO, 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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BV12 CEO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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