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MA61 BVY

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,879 mi
Last recorded169,879 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 169,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 169,879 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 158,417 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 158,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,371 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 146,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi slightly blowing

nearside steering rack inner tie rod worn

steering column slightly noisy when rocked from side to side but ok

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,865 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2023 132,865 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,441 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,441 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,496 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 BVY 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 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

MA61 BVY is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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