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Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto reliable? We analysed 2,014 real MOT tests across 509 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,014 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.1%
Typical Mileage
20,674mi
Annual Mileage
5,206mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto.

Specifications

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1199cc
Engine
161g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1199cc
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Not Available
Common colour
Blue
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
161 g/km Band G
Emission class
6am
Road tax (12 mo.)
£150
Road tax (6 mo.)
£82.50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

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Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.3%
2021
87.1%
2020

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,879 mi/yr
Typical
5,206 mi/yr
Average
6,574 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,446 mi/yr

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 95 86.3% 9,791 16,911 23,913
2020 1,856 87.1% 12,112 20,803 32,195

How Long Does a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Last?

Based on 509 Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
5.0 years

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
20,674 mi
75th Percentile
31,950 mi
95th Percentile
53,666 mi
Max Recorded
171,879 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

87.1% MOT pass rate from 1,856 tests

Year to avoid
2021

86.3% MOT pass rate from 95 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 1,856 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto THIS CAR 87.1% 2,014 20,674 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s 87.8% 1,170 9,134 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto?

The Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.1% across 2,014 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto owner drives around 5,206 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto reliable?
Based on 2,014 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto has a 87.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto does around 5,206 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/s Auto is 2020 with a 87.1% pass rate across 1,856 tests.