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LM12 ACJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,380 mi
Last recorded131,380 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ACJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 131,380 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm outside of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 131,380 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm outside of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 120,693 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,648 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 115,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 111,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 97,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,358 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has deteriorating outer skin

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear silencer has deteriorating outer skin

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsf tyre perished and close to legal limit

nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,369 miles

both rear tyres age cracking in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres age cracking in tread

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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LM12 ACJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LM12 ACJ, 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 LM12 ACJ registered?

LM12 ACJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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