2014 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FL64 ASO

The 2014 Vauxhall Combo presents a stable maintenance trend based on the available DVSA records, passing its most recent MOT on 5 December 2022 at 151,925 miles with zero defects. This clean pass indicates the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards at that time, showing no immediate structural or mechanical failures. Nevertheless, the absence of any recorded tests since late 2022 leaves a significant gap in verifying its current condition, meaning a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to confirm ongoing reliability. The mileage accumulation reveals a period of intense commercial use prior to the last test. Between the 9 November 2021 test at 129,374 miles and the 5 December 2022 test at 151,925 miles, the Combo covered 22,551 miles in just thirteen months. This rate vastly exceeds the typical annual mileage and points to sustained high-speed or heavy-load driving, which accelerates wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and braking systems. The recorded mileage has remained static at 151,925 miles since the last MOT, raising questions about whether the vehicle has been standing idle for the past three and a half years or if the current odometer reading has simply not been officially recorded. Given the lack of recent testing and the historically high mileage, a buyer must thoroughly inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and load area. High-mileage commercial vans frequently suffer from corrosion on suspension mounting points, sills, and around the wheel arches. The braking system requires close scrutiny; seized calipers and worn discs often manifest after prolonged standing, while the suspension bushes and coil springs will have endured significant stress during that 22,000-mile year. Tyres and rubber components may have perished from age rather than wear, so checking the sidewall dates and examining for perished hoses is critical before purchase.