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NV61 FMZ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,645 mi
Last recorded77,645 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 FMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,645 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2025 77,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle, offside combination brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 72,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Sub-frame fractured front subfame @ offside steering rack mount area corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle, offside combination brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axel bushes slight splitting

no reverse lights

Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axel bushes slight splitting

centre exhaust heatshield loose

no reverse lights

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 63,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 57,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 49,437 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,726 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,190 miles

removed object from drivers view

Fail 24 Nov 2014 21,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NV61 FMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NV61 FMZ, 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 NV61 FMZ registered?

NV61 FMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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