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FH61 FTF

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,768 mi
Last recorded148,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 FTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 148,768 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 148,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

this vehicle is dangerous and should not be driven

Pass 5 Mar 2022 139,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 125,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre light cuts on outer sidewall not to cords

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre light cuts on outer sidewall not to cords

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front thorn in tyre wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front thorn in tyre wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,827 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,251 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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FH61 FTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH61 FTF, 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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FH61 FTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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