2012 Vauxhall Combo 1.6L Diesel · FG12 WBF

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a maintenance history indicating a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT in May 2023 at 148,491 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one month prior. That failure highlighted critical issues including parking brake efficiency, a supplementary restraint system fault, and a major exhaust leak. Given that three years have passed since the last recorded test, the vehicle is currently overdue for an MOT, and the mechanical state of previously flagged components remains unverified. At 148,491 miles over 14 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical commercial use for this model. The data shows a significant gap in records between March 2022 and April 2023, where the vehicle covered over 12,600 miles in just thirteen months. This high rate of usage during that specific period, combined with the high-mile nature of the vehicle, often leads to accelerated wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the record shows recurring failures with the nearside rear suspension arm bushes in 2021. The parking brake system also requires close scrutiny; it failed for low efficiency in April 2023 and showed high lever travel in 2022, suggesting either worn cables or seizing shoes/drums. Additionally, the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion or structural following the major leak reported in 2021, and the SRS warning lamp must be investigated to ensure the airbag deployment system is functional.