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KP12 PWL

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,266 mi
Last recorded148,266 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 PWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 148,266 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

engine miss fire

Fail 15 Apr 2026 148,264 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 tyres 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine miss fire

Pass 2 May 2025 143,193 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 22 Apr 2025 143,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 19 Apr 2024 138,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 138,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 134,294 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2022 130,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 130,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 124,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 124,596 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 118,548 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 118,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,869 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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KP12 PWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KP12 PWL, 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 KP12 PWL registered?

KP12 PWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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