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FM12 CWT

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,971 mi
Last recorded193,971 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 193,971 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 193,954 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 184,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front outer sill corroded not in testable area

Fail 8 Nov 2024 184,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front outer sill corroded not in testable area

Pass 25 Sep 2023 169,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 166,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 152,278 miles

creaking noise from front top suspension mountings

Fail 8 Mar 2021 152,278 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

creaking noise from front top suspension mountings

Pass 9 May 2019 113,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 81,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre stepped & low on inner edge

oil light flashing

Fail 5 May 2018 81,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre stepped & low on inner edge

oil light flashing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CWT 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 FM12 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

FM12 CWT is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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