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FH61 FXV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,903 mi
Last recorded213,903 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 213,903 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 213,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 210,041 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knocking (2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 205,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 205,809 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 198,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 198,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 193,665 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 193,664 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 187,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 167,791 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 147,845 miles

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

Nearside Front door inner lock button insecure

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,337 miles

front brake discs dertoriated

Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs dertoriated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,186 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 83,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,417 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 FXV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FXV, 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 FH61 FXV registered?

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

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