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LM12 HLY

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,803 mi
Last recorded77,803 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 60,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,258 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,445 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mounting noisy & slightly rough on lock

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low (advise oil & filter change)

Fail 2 Dec 2020 54,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1 on outer sidewall / 2 on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mounting noisy & slightly rough on lock

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder low tread/perished & deep splits close to cords 185/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low (advise oil & filter change)

Pass 30 May 2019 51,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,773 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 48,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,883 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 44,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,204 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

No spare wheel

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 HLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM12 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

LM12 HLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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