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FM12 CWD

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,003 mi
Last recorded85,003 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 85,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 49,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users spoiler insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various sites of vehicle accident damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 19,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FM12 CWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM12 CWD, 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 FM12 CWD registered?

FM12 CWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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