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Y17 BLG

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 BLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 166,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 164,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 162,869 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 162,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 160,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,779 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 158,776 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slpit

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,610 miles

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

Front and rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 152,610 miles

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

Front and rear brake application slightly uneven

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 144,631 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,091 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,535 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,056 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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Y17 BLG is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y17 BLG, 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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Y17 BLG is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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