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DS61 XRF

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021

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

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

Rear box corroded

Fail 8 May 2021

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 245,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 245,082 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (inner tie rod) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (inner tie rod) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 147,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge nearly to chords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak from engine ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 147,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snaped, wire shiefing holding it together (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts to inner edge marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge nearly to chords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak from engine ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly "out-of-shape", oval

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,908 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly "out-of-shape", oval

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav in middle of screen (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,503 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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DS61 XRF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS61 XRF, 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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DS61 XRF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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