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FM18 XVZ

2018 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 XVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 75,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 75,791 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 66,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 66,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount stiff in operation

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 64,188 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 64,187 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade insecure

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,426 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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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FM18 XVZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 FM18 XVZ, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM18 XVZ registered?

FM18 XVZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is FM18 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 XVZ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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