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SM11 AWR

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,152 mi
Last recorded159,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 159,152 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , 215/45ZR17 91W XL , deep cut on inside sidewall not through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 155,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 155,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 153,253 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 153,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 140,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 124,417 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 124,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 116,421 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 17 May 2018 116,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 2 May 2017 99,917 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2017 99,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,067 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)

back box corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,803 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,822 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

reverse lights inop

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,822 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

reverse lights inop

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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SM11 AWR is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 SM11 AWR, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SM11 AWR is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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