2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,753 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,753 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    180 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    210 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.8%
  2. Lights & electrics26.8%
  3. Tyres10.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  5. Brakes9.5%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  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 2014 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2014 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,753 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).