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HG12 HJV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,939 mi
Last recorded250,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 HJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 250,939 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 250,939 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 242,817 miles

Nearside Outer outer sill damage

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 242,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer outer sill damage

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 232,352 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 232,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 220,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 220,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 205,282 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

P.A.S fluid level low (topped up)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil warning light flashing

Pass 24 Feb 2018 167,813 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2018 167,813 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2017 139,203 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

P,A,s fluid level at minimum mark

slight damage to o/s panel(prior test)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 139,203 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

P,A,s fluid level at minimum mark

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to o/s panel(prior test)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,407 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

n/s/front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

n/s/rear tyre worn near bald outer/worn inner egdes

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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HG12 HJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG12 HJV, 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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HG12 HJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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