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DS12 RUC

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Covered In White Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users White Smoke On Start Up When Cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wing Damaged, Not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear Position Lamps Slightly Flashing When Hazards On (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 124,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Covered In White Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users White Smoke On Start Up When Cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wing Damaged, Not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear Position Lamps Slightly Flashing When Hazards On (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Damaged, Not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,021 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 110,021 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,023 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 98,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 82,109 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine coolant low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,892 miles

n/s washer weak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s washer weak

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 RUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

DS12 RUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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