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FP62 VFV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,064 mi
Last recorded141,064 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 VFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 139,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 139,334 miles

Brake cable damaged O/S/R (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 123,614 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Gear stick / selectors worn

Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,955 miles

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet catch handle insecure

rust on front discs

Fail 25 Mar 2019 140,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet catch handle insecure

rust on front discs

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,289 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 75,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,918 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,207 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FP62 VFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

FP62 VFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is FP62 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 VFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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