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MA61 BVW

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,325 mi
Last recorded143,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,000 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (bonding broke away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (pipe) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil o/s and n/s (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 134,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (bonding broke away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (pipe) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil o/s and n/s (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 128,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,675 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,413 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section is corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 87,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,571 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 BVW is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

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