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DS11 HVM

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,744 mi
Last recorded169,744 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 HVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 169,744 miles

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

Front bonnet damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 169,744 miles

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

Front bonnet damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 164,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 164,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front bonnet damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 157,811 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 157,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,897 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 141,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 134,630 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,602 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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DS11 HVM is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DS11 HVM, 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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DS11 HVM is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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