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DS12 DRZ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,953 mi
Last recorded150,953 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,953 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 142,904 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension leg mounting bearing starting to seize

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 135,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 135,526 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 127,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2022 127,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

door open indicated warning

Fail 8 Mar 2021 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

door open indicated warning

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,875 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 66,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mounting restricted free movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount restricted free movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 60,160 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking On Outer Side Wall

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 52,645 miles

Nearside Rear slight distortion in inner wall of tyre

Oil leak from gearbox

Under tray fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

Fail 24 May 2016 52,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight distortion in inner wall of tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from gearbox

Under tray fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

Pass 8 May 2015 53,699 miles

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

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

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 DRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

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

Is DS12 DRZ safe to buy?

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