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SH12 BDZ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,962 mi
Last recorded95,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,960 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve corroded and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box holed and corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,644 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 89,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patterns [lens sun damaged] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern [lens sun damaged] (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill hole and corroding and very soft various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,834 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both head lights slight poor patterns

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2021 74,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 71,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,973 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight tight at bearing

Nearside sill slight disorted

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury at wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top strut mount slight tight at bearing

Nearside sill slight disorted

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut bearing slight tight

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,855 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 39,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 BDZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

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

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