2009 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FE09 AWO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a pattern of immediate fault rectification. The most recent test on 13 December 2021 at 72,239 miles passed with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle was in a sound mechanical state at that time. This followed a failure on the same date in the previous year, which implies that the previous owner was proactive in addressing MOT-failures immediately to secure a passing certificate. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old van, averaging approximately 4,250 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern with roughly 10,000 miles covered between December 2019 and December 2020, and another 13,000 miles between December 2020 and December 2021. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of inactivity or low use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as seals, bushes, and brake lines, which degrade regardless of mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as older Vauxhall models are prone to corrosion that may not always manifest until it reaches significant levels. Given the low mileage, the braking system should be checked for perished rubber hoses or seized calipers resulting from infrequent use. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perishing, as age-related decay often suffers more in low-mileage vehicles than mechanical wear.