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SM18 FNJ

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,616 mi
Last recorded102,616 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 102,616 miles

Offside Front top mount is rough

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 90,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f strut mount slightly notchy

Pass 29 May 2024 78,240 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount rough

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

Fail 28 May 2024 78,239 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount rough

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,680 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 64,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body component likely to become detached wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 48,150 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 29,083 miles

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

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

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 FNJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM18 FNJ registered?

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

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