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LT12 BMU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,567 mi
Last recorded116,567 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 BMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 116,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,053 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 110,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,502 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,295 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,882 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LT12 BMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT12 BMU, 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 LT12 BMU registered?

LT12 BMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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