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KU61 OLV

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,570 mi
Last recorded156,570 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 OLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 156,570 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 156,564 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 154,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 154,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part which is bonded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just met efficiency due to o/s/r caliper lever being slightly forward

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,857 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,635 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 149,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 146,138 miles

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

Nearside radiator lower bracket not attached to radiator

Offside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 146,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside radiator lower bracket not attached to radiator

Offside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 144,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,444 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 129,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,321 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 121,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,613 miles

spare tyre bald

Fail 2 Oct 2015 98,613 miles

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

spare tyre bald

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,228 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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KU61 OLV is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 KU61 OLV, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KU61 OLV registered?

KU61 OLV is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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