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FE12 UBC

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,936 mi
Last recorded187,936 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 187,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords .......

n/s/r tyre fitter wrong way round .......

spare tyre flat .......

play in n/s of steering rack.......

Fail 27 Feb 2025 187,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords .......

n/s/r tyre fitter wrong way round .......

spare tyre flat .......

play in n/s of steering rack.......

Pass 28 Feb 2024 178,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 178,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 170,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge .......

Fail 27 Feb 2023 170,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 25 Feb 2022 159,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,828 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 135,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/sr tyre extremely stepped on inside edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 87,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/sr tyre extremely stepped on inside edge

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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FE12 UBC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc 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 FE12 UBC, 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 FE12 UBC registered?

FE12 UBC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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