2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,588 MOT tests in 2024. 61.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time61.6%
Failed or needed repairs38.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,588 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    157 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    140 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Suspension19.0%
  3. Tyres9.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  5. Brakes7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.1%

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 2017 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 61.6% of 2017 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,588 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).