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KM12 YYB

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,061 mi
Last recorded153,061 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 153,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,014 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65r15 92h xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Front 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,901 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perished badly

Fail 14 Sep 2022 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perished badly

Advise front wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (2015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (2015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,204 miles

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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (2015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (2015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 70,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,054 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 64,052 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,416 miles

all tyres perished on sidewalls

parking brake close to full adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,948 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,284 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)

engine management lamp illuminated

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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KM12 YYB 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 KM12 YYB, 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 KM12 YYB registered?

KM12 YYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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