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OV12 BJJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 BJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,682 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 101,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,320 miles

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 10 Jul 2023 89,975 miles

both rear tyres misshaped

Fail 10 Jul 2023 89,960 miles

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

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

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 76,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,477 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,003 miles

Condition of wipers

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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OV12 BJJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV12 BJJ, 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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OV12 BJJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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