Vauxhall Combo: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.8% of Vauxhall Combo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,901 | 19.5% |
| 2004 | 19,578 | 20.4% |
| 2005 | 21,972 | 18.9% |
| 2006 | 31,118 | 18.2% |
| 2010 | 48,718 | 14.3% |
| 2018 | 18,543 | 11.9% |
| 2019 | 74,657 | 10.4% |
| 2020 | 28,782 | 10.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.