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MA61 BWO

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,885 mi
Last recorded142,885 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 142,885 miles

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

Warning light with spanner on dash

Fail 25 Mar 2024 142,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Warning light with spanner on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,566 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 129,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces edges corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 118,148 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 118,148 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 107,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 107,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 98,863 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 98,863 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2018 88,776 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 79,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,814 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 BWO 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 BWO, 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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MA61 BWO is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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