Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto
From 890 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 32 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 20.9% of Combo Life Energy S/S Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £46.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Combo Life Energy S/S Autos tested had between 11,112 and 27,649 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,988 median miles, the Combo Life Energy S/S Auto has 0.057 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 890 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo Life Energy S/S Auto is 17,988 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,112 and 27,649 miles.
Buying a used Combo Life Energy S/S Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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