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HV12 XBF

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 XBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox oter skin corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 72,913 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox oter skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,380 miles

front number plate slightly poor

Fail 11 Nov 2021 61,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

front number plate slightly poor

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 58,654 miles

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

n/s/f drop link slit play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,902 miles

both front tyres 3mm very low on edges 185/60/15

front pads very low

Fail 25 Apr 2017 40,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres 3mm very low on edges 185/60/15

front pads very low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,820 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front registration plate partly delaminated

windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,439 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front registration plate partly delaminated

windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

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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HV12 XBF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV12 XBF, 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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HV12 XBF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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