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MA12 OFX

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,484 mi
Last recorded186,484 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 OFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 186,484 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 185,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 182,430 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 179,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 173,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 173,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 168,536 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount slight noise

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 161,624 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 144,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,026 miles

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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MA12 OFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA12 OFX, 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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MA12 OFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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