2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,987 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,987 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    271 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    232 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.8%
  2. Suspension22.3%
  3. Tyres10.9%
  4. Brakes9.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%

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 2016 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2016 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,987 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).