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SY11 ZVS

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,679 mi
Last recorded191,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 191,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not attached along floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber upper bearing worn/ offset

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

Pass 6 May 2025 185,511 miles

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

Underside or car covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2025 185,208 miles

Offside Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded but solid.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 179,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 172,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 167,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,118 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,931 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 103,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,211 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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SY11 ZVS is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY11 ZVS, 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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SY11 ZVS is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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