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KV11 YOW

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 YOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 79,807 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,425 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,550 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 77,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tire has age related cracking & wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,403 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,281 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,244 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 45,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs worn/discoloured

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,337 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)

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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KV11 YOW is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV11 YOW, 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 KV11 YOW registered?

KV11 YOW is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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