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ML12 KCU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,137 mi
Last recorded144,137 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 KCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 144,137 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 132,377 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2022 126,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 126,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,740 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,787 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,787 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,276 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,723 miles

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,629 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both outer (3.5.1b)

Child seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,629 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Both outer (3.5.1b)

Child seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,614 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,614 miles

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

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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ML12 KCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML12 KCU, 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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ML12 KCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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