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SM11 UNE

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,862 mi
Last recorded157,862 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,862 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 157,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 145,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 145,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 136,074 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 130,805 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak engine

Fail 26 Apr 2023 130,805 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,977 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 128,977 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged damaged side wall been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged damaged side wall been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 127,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,556 miles

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

front lower gearbox mounting defective

Fail 13 Jan 2020 126,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front lower gearbox mounting defective

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,619 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,619 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust Broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Broken Off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,027 miles

Front Gear Box Mount has Play

Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Gear Box Mount has Play

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,422 miles

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 UNE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UNE, 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 UNE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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