2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

6,760 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,760 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    395 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    335 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  9. Washers: not working3.1%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.7%
  2. Lights & electrics27.8%
  3. Brakes20.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  5. Tyres11.6%
  6. Steering10.3%
  7. Body & chassis9.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2010 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,760 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).