2021 Vauxhall Combo 1.5L Diesel · FH70 KUX

The recorded MOT history for this 2021 Vauxhall Combo shows a broadly stable pattern of roadworthiness, with three clean passes recorded between January 2024 and May 2025 and a fourth pass on 9 April 2026. However, the 10 January 2025 test introduced two advisories relating to the front braking system, and the most recent test flagged a nail in the offside rear tyre, meaning the vehicle has carried minor defects into consecutive examinations. While no component has yet crossed the threshold into a failure, the clustering of front brake wear advisories and the tyre issue indicates that consumable items are being worked through at a steady rate. There are no recorded structural, suspension, corrosion, or exhaust failures across any of the four tests, which is consistent with a light commercial vehicle that has not yet developed the rust or mechanical deterioration often seen on higher-mileage vans. At roughly five years of age with 89,238 recorded miles, this Combo is accumulating approximately 17,800 miles per year, a figure well above the average for a passenger car of this age and more typical of a working commercial or fleet van. MOT tests are spaced at broadly regular intervals, with entries in January 2024, January 2025, May 2025, and April 2026, suggesting the vehicle has remained in continuous use rather than being laid up for extended periods. The annual mileage of around 17,000 to 18,000 miles per year is consistent across the recorded testing intervals, with no sudden gaps that would imply a long stationary period or a dramatic spike in usage. Mechanically, this level of sustained running places greater demand on the front braking components, steering and suspension linkages, clutch and dual-mass flywheel (if applicable), and drivetrain bearings than would be expected on a lower-mileage example. Given the front brake disc and pad advisories recorded in January 2025, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the front discs, pads, and calipers. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise when applying the brakes lightly at low speed, and feel for pedal pulsation or vibration through the pedal that would indicate disc runout or uneven wear. The steering should be checked for any pulling to one side under braking, which could point to a binding caliper rather than simple pad replacement. Inspect the front discs visually for a pronounced lip on the outer edge and check for any blueing or scoring of the disc surface, as the advisory noted pitting, which can return if the discs were not replaced or skimmed at the time. The offside rear tyre nail advisory from the most recent test should be confirmed as repaired or the tyre replaced, and all four tyres should be inspected for even tread wear across the axle, as commercial vans frequently show uneven shoulder wear from laden driving. The steering and front suspension should be exercised over speed bumps and uneven surfaces to detect any clonks, knocking, or wandering, with particular attention to drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and wishbone bushes, which are common wear items on a vehicle of this mileage. Finally, a thorough under-bry inspection is worthwhile given the high annual mileage, checking for any oil leaks from the engine or transmission, condition of the exhaust hangers and downstream pipes, and the state of the rear drum or disc brake mechanisms, none of which were flagged on MOT but which are typical service items at this usage level.