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ML12 KCX

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 159,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,902 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 155,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 149,551 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 149,551 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,907 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 144,905 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,750 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 134,750 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,894 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 122,894 miles

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

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,594 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,594 miles

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,324 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 117,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,892 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 106,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,506 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,505 miles

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,246 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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ML12 KCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML12 KCX, 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 ML12 KCX registered?

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

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