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DS61 OVT

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 102,704 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2024 102,691 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 16 Aug 2024 102,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers door handle loose

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,851 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn - Weak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Door handle - Loose.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 94,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose Detached. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay - fuel filter housing pipe connector. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn - Weak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Door handle - Loose.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 92,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,042 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,793 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 83,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,822 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 70,231 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 166,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 166,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre wqorn.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Scondary bonnet catch partially siezed.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 148,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 102,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DS61 OVT is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DS61 OVT, 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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DS61 OVT is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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