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SH12 BDY

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 163,348 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 163,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 152,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 140,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 132,179 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Dec 2021 132,121 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,945 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 124,945 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,956 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,262 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair (biting point low)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn Bald on inside edge

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair (biting point low)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn Bald on inside edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on indicating there is a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,255 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on indicating there is a fault

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads gettong low

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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SH12 BDY 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 62.5%.

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 BDY, 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 BDY registered?

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

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