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CY12 GKN

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,580 mi
Last recorded130,580 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 130,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 130,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2025 130,576 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage loose Both (7.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,656 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively working face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2024 123,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively working face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet damaged

Pass 27 May 2022 120,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both wishbone bushes starting to un-bond

Fail 19 May 2022 120,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 111,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 103,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,006 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,046 miles

Offside Front Slight play in strut

Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in strut

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,838 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,838 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,143 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,143 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,503 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CY12 GKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CY12 GKN, 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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CY12 GKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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