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MA61 BYL

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,398 mi
Last recorded155,398 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 155,398 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 155,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 146,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 137,569 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 137,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Large fuel leak from filter area onto gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,978 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 BYL 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

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

Is MA61 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 BYL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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