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NV12 AKN

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jan 2024 90,482 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,924 miles

nearside head light aim on upper limit

no reserve hand brake travel

offside and nearside head lights damaged

screen damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2023 81,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,478 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 58,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 40,262 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 13,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,004 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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NV12 AKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NV12 AKN, 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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NV12 AKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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