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MK12 ZYN

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,906 mi
Last recorded85,906 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 ZYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 85,906 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leakage of grease from small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2026 85,906 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leakage of grease from small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2025 78,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage of grease from pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,018 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,391 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,271 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 46,055 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,598 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 40,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear perished with cracking evident

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 21,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYN, 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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What year was MK12 ZYN registered?

MK12 ZYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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