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MK12 KDN

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 KDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 119,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 113,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underside corroded in places

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 106,054 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,732 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 101,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,022 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 97,018 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 95,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,269 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,840 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint anti roll bar link (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 59,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight cuts in o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,776 miles

slight cuts in o/s rear tyre

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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MK12 KDN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 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 MK12 KDN, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MK12 KDN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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