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MA61 BRF

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,934 mi
Last recorded155,934 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 BRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,934 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door and wing damaged, door fouling wing, but opening

Fail 22 Oct 2025 155,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faced (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door and wing damaged, door fouling wing, but opening

Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 150,655 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 142,675 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,915 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 133,910 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 107,851 miles

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

advanced corrosion at n/s and o/s front brake disc inner surfaces

advanced corrosion at n/s and o/s rear brake disc inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,972 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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MA61 BRF is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 MA61 BRF, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA61 BRF registered?

MA61 BRF is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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