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FP62 UWB

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,809 mi
Last recorded119,809 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 UWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 119,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,237 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 116,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 106,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,752 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Floor where parking brake mounts is cracked (1.1.15 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Could be power steering fluid or coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 101,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Floor where parking brake mounts is cracked (1.1.15 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Could be power steering fluid or coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 101,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet slightly blocked

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover appears distorted concerned for pipes condition under covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine coolant appears low

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak around gearbox area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

Nearside Front Oil leak around gearbox area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,711 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside front suspension anti roll bar drop link upper gaiter splitting slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,049 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FP62 UWB 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 FP62 UWB, 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 FP62 UWB registered?

FP62 UWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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