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FP12 UGU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,999 mi
Last recorded129,999 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 UGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 129,999 miles

SILLS AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

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

Front FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2025 125,796 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 123,137 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,584 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 118,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 111,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end play inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2018 96,569 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2018 96,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,273 miles

Oil leak engine oil leaking from vacuum pump ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine oil leaking from vacuum pump ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fluid leak from rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,819 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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FP12 UGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP12 UGU, 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 FP12 UGU registered?

FP12 UGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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