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DS12 DPY

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 DPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 91,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 91,773 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

injector blowing

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,906 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded REAR BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,780 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,537 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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DS12 DPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS12 DPY, 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 DS12 DPY registered?

DS12 DPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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