Vauxhall Combo: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 7.2% of Vauxhall Combo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,901 | 9.4% |
| 2004 | 19,578 | 9.5% |
| 2005 | 21,972 | 8.9% |
| 2006 | 31,118 | 8.6% |
| 2010 | 48,718 | 8.1% |
| 2018 | 18,543 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 74,657 | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 28,782 | 9.4% |
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.