Vauxhall Combo: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 14.4% of Vauxhall Combo MOT tests — 96,158 tests out of 666,840. It shows up most on 2002 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 425 | 15.3% |
| 2000 | 414 | 18.4% |
| 2001 | 822 | 19.6% |
| 2002 | 5,380 | 19.8% |
| 2003 | 14,901 | 19.5% |
| 2004 | 19,578 | 20.4% |
| 2005 | 21,972 | 18.9% |
| 2006 | 31,118 | 18.2% |
| 2007 | 38,401 | 18.0% |
| 2008 | 44,275 | 17.2% |
| 2009 | 31,170 | 15.6% |
| 2010 | 48,718 | 14.3% |
| 2011 | 52,640 | 14.5% |
| 2012 | 22,074 | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 23,552 | 15.6% |
| 2014 | 33,980 | 14.3% |
| 2015 | 35,788 | 13.7% |
| 2016 | 34,035 | 13.5% |
| 2017 | 24,087 | 12.6% |
| 2018 | 18,543 | 11.9% |
| 2019 | 75,938 | 10.3% |
| 2020 | 50,128 | 10.4% |
| 2021 | 29,888 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 7,939 | 9.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.