2016 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · BP16 CDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring mechanical leaks and suspension component failures. The most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 51,254 miles resulted in a failure due to an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage and a distorted nearside rear road wheel. While the vehicle passed after these repairs, the presence of a non-excessive oil leak that has persisted since the November 2024 test suggests a lingering issue that has not been fully rectified. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,125 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2023 at 20,400 miles and November 2024 at 35,481 miles, where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in a single year. The overall low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, seen in the 2021 record where tyres with a 2016 date code were flagged for perishing and cracking despite having low tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the power steering system and engine seals. The record shows power steering seepage and low fluid levels in 2022, alongside a persistent oil leak noted in 2024 and 2025. The suspension has also shown signs of fatigue, with both front coil springs fracturing in 2022 and an anti-roll bar failing in 2025. Physical inspection of the nearside rear wheel is also required to ensure the distortion has not caused secondary damage to the hub or bearing assembly.