2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,849 MOT tests in 2024. 50.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time50.2%
Failed or needed repairs49.8%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,849 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    167 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    132 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Suspension33.8%
  3. Brakes16.2%
  4. Tyres13.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.7%
  7. Body & chassis8.0%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%

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 2012 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 50.2% of 2012 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,849 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).