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DS12 RTO

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,596 mi
Last recorded140,596 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 RTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 140,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly damaged in fitment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly damaged in fitment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,187 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 126,185 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,912 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 115,910 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty serious fluid leak (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,479 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,639 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 RTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS12 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

DS12 RTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is DS12 RTO safe to buy?

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