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MA61 BUE

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

179,506 mi
Last recorded179,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 179,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions passed ? 0.14

Pass 29 Apr 2025 174,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 174,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2024 164,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 164,653 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 161,479 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 161,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 156,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 156,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,530 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 152,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 134,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,301 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,219 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,766 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 63,766 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,079 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 BUE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

MA61 BUE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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