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GL12 GNV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,141 mi
Last recorded128,141 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 GNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions excessively smoky. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Also incomplete. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Lots of oil and on DPF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Noise under suspension load likely to be due to no travel from spring with damage to top mount or shock absorber plunger.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Offside Front Day light running lamp is inoperative.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber pivot partially seized.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 124,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 124,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 91,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

injector seals area leaking combustion slight noise and slight fumes

Fail 30 May 2018 91,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release release button sticking (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

injector seals area leaking combustion slight noise and slight fumes

Pass 18 May 2017 69,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,449 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 44,469 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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GL12 GNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL12 GNV, 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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GL12 GNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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