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SH12 BDV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,357 mi
Last recorded155,357 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 155,357 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification bearing siezed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 150,349 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 150,342 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 144,771 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,731 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 138,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,295 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 130,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 112,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3-4mm but worn on inner edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

undertray is fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 30 May 2018 112,524 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3-4mm but worn on inner edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

undertray is fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,213 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Spring seat bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Spring seat bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,978 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,977 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs worn

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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SH12 BDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH12 BDV, 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 SH12 BDV registered?

SH12 BDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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