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EJ62 UHF

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,014 mi
Last recorded167,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 UHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 167,014 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged due to wheel trim being in the wrong place (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged due to wheel trim being in the wrong place (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. several places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 162,046 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 158,127 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2023 158,118 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both front disks worn

oil leak

oil level low

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2022 153,080 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

oil leak

oil level low

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,520 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 144,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 131,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 118,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 117,560 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

some underside components covered

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 85,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,946 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,775 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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EJ62 UHF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ62 UHF, 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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EJ62 UHF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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