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LM61 SXJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 SXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see front & Rear pads because of wheel trims fitted to vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights require polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 123,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,068 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 113,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,883 miles

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

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Rear parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,107 miles

both front tyres are badly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on wear bars

uneven tyre wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 16 Jan 2015 26,761 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre on wear bars

uneven tyre wear on inner edges of both front tyres

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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LM61 SXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM61 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM61 SXJ registered?

LM61 SXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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