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LN61 SVT

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,310 mi
Last recorded165,310 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 SVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 165,310 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2025 165,269 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Jul 2025 165,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure at column join (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

moisture at fuel filter

offside front brake pads are worn more than the nearside

Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,278 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline pass (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 159,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline pass (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 152,354 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 152,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 144,654 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2022 144,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside play in offside inner steering arm

engine oil leak

front brake disc's worn and corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box corroded and starting to blow

Pass 2 Jun 2021 141,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 141,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2020 132,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,700 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 133,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Clutch antislip missing

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,535 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,630 miles

tyres worn low on edges

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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LN61 SVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LN61 SVT, 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 LN61 SVT registered?

LN61 SVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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