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BV12 CHO

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,037 mi
Last recorded168,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 168,037 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 168,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 164,729 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 164,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Steering column attachment defective adjusting lever does not lock in place (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 160,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 160,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 149,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Fail 9 Mar 2021 149,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 123,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,004 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,343 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 61,341 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,824 miles

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 CHO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV12 CHO, 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 CHO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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