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FN12 OWU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,932 mi
Last recorded128,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 OWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 128,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 124,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,239 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 114,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 108,959 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust backbox delaminating

Fail 23 Apr 2020 108,959 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust backbox delaminating

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure fixing brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,002 miles

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)

all indicators beginning to fade

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,941 miles

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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FN12 OWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN12 OWU, 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 FN12 OWU registered?

FN12 OWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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