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WR61 EKM

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 EKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 114,596 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 110,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 110,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Large nail in N/S rear tyre possible damage to RBT (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus nail in tyre, part deflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,089 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,298 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WR61 EKM is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 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 WR61 EKM, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WR61 EKM is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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