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DF12 KWB

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,394 mi
Last recorded132,394 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 132,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 127,705 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))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,508 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 122,496 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 2 big cracks (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,124 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Dec 2021 111,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,700 miles

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

engine oil low / leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil low / leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,140 miles

Front Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,634 miles

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,368 miles

NAIL IN O/SIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,361 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

NAIL IN O/SIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,072 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,072 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,139 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DF12 KWB 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 66.7%.

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 DF12 KWB, 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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DF12 KWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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