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ST61 BUA

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,354 mi
Last recorded121,354 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,354 miles

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,920 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 118,920 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,418 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 111,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,845 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split through tread but unable to see cord.structural failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split through tread but unable to see cord.structural failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 72,958 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking through tread

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,515 miles

osr tyre perishing !

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,165 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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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ST61 BUA is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST61 BUA, 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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What year was ST61 BUA registered?

ST61 BUA is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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