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FM12 CXJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,086 mi
Last recorded97,086 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 97,086 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,475 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 94,475 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,663 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil light flashing indicating fault dose have oil.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,069 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door extensively damaged but not causing a hazard.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken in half (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level low, bottle empty.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door extensively damaged but not causing a hazard.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,896 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank empty. Have added 2 litres to bring level up to a view

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of round in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Expansion tank empty. Have added 2 litres to bring level up to a view

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of round in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,353 miles

Front day running lights inoperative

Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front day running lights inoperative

Offside Front Nail in tyre Close to side wall and tyre bald on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,409 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FM12 CXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

FM12 CXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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