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CA12 OBE

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

307,293 mi
Last recorded307,293 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 OBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 307,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 273,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 253,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2023 203,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 175,008 miles

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

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 11 Feb 2021 127,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 109,004 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on inner edges.

Damage to offside front wing and headlamp.

Engine noisy.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 108,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brake imbalance, offside lazy. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on inner edges.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Damage to offside front wing and headlamp.

Engine noisy.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 19,273 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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CA12 OBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CA12 OBE, 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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What year was CA12 OBE registered?

CA12 OBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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