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YA61 BMV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,861 mi
Last recorded161,861 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 161,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 161,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 144,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi and Rear Silencer Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Aged 2012

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 144,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi and Rear Silencer Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Aged 2012

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in Poor General Condition/Aged 2007 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in Poor General Condition/Aged 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 126,144 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in Poor General Condition/Aged 2007 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in Poor General Condition/Aged 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,590 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,606 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 101,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,894 miles

CHIPS IN SCREEN

SUSPENSION RUSTY / WORN

WIPERS POOR

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 49,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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YA61 BMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA61 BMV, 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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YA61 BMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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