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FP61 XWD

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 XWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 114,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,934 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 105,933 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front inner steering rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner.

Front brake pads starting to get low (inners) (4mm)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play both front inner rack joints.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel /knocking. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 83,423 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play both front inner rack joints.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel /knocking. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,894 miles

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wing mirror loose but secure.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight exhaust leak at rear.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stone chip damage to front windscreen.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,655 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,560 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 36,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,564 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 25,057 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 25,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP61 XWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP61 XWD, 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 FP61 XWD registered?

FP61 XWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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