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FL11 FBE

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,624 mi
Last recorded183,624 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 183,624 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edge - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2025 183,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edge - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 31 May 2024 178,288 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 178,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 177,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 176,980 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 172,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 148,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 137,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 137,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,479 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,457 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

both front discs have surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r drum noise

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r drum noise

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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FL11 FBE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 FL11 FBE, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL11 FBE registered?

FL11 FBE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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