2012 Vauxhall Combo · 10,670 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2012 Vauxhall Combos fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Combo years (10,670 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 48.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 109,971
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,670
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.8% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.2%
- Lights and electrics22.5%
- Tyres10.8%
- Brakes10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 11.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.34%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.34%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.42%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.64%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.32%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Combos fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Combo years (10,670 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (11.22% of tests), position lamp not working (4.13% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Combo shows 109,971 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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