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SM18 DXS

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,981 mi
Last recorded92,981 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 DXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,981 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 92,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2025 91,753 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 91,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,616 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 90,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,459 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 84,434 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,969 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 71,969 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 53,595 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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SM18 DXS is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 SM18 DXS, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM18 DXS registered?

SM18 DXS is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SM18 DXS safe to buy?

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