2014 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · DX64 WJA

The 2023-06-12 MOT passed, confirming the Vauxhall Combo remains roadworthy despite minor defects, and the maintenance trend shows no clear improvement, with recurring suspension and brake issues persisting across the last two tests. The offside front wheel bearing was noted as slightly noisy, the wishbone arm pin or bush was worn, and the rear bush showed wear, while the previous 2023-06-09 failure highlighted stop lamp failure, excessive parking brake lever movement, and binding rear brakes. The recorded mileage of 145,636 at 12 years old equates to roughly 12,136 miles per year, a rate that exceeds typical usage for a vehicle of this age and suggests accelerated wear on consumables and structural components. The mileage rose from 100,496 in June 2018 to 138,598 in June 2022, an increase of 38,102 miles in four years, indicating rapid accumulation in the recent period. A buyer should focus on the front suspension assembly, particularly the noisy offside front wheel bearing, the worn wishbone arm pin or bush, and the rear bush, all of which have been flagged repeatedly and may affect handling and tyre wear. The stop lamp failure, excessive parking brake lever movement, and the noted binding rear brakes from the 2023-06-09 test point to potential caliper or disc issues that merit close inspection. Corroded coil springs recorded in the 2022 and 2023 tests indicate possible exposure to corrosive environments and should be examined for integrity. Finally, the tyre tread data from 2018 and 2017 shows wear approaching legal limits, and the illegible registration plate suggests neglect of basic documentation, both of which are inexpensive to address but reflect overall maintenance habits; a thorough physical inspection covering these areas will reveal whether the recorded defects are isolated or part of a broader degradation pattern.