2016 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FX66 UAV

The 2026‑02‑06 MOT at 174,659 miles resulted in a pass, but the record shows a clear worsening trend: the same handbrake lever travel and nearside handbrake efficiency advisories, plus a severely deteriorated near‑side front CV joint boot, appeared in the preceding failed test at 174,610 miles and recur in earlier records, indicating that previous owners have not addressed these recurring faults. Mileage accumulation is high for a 2016 model; the vehicle has risen from 92,643 miles in the January 2023 test to 174,659 miles in the February 2026 test, an increase of 82,016 miles in just over three years, averaging roughly 27,000 miles per year, far above the typical 10,000‑mile annual usage for a ten‑year‑old car and suggesting intensive use or long periods of standing that have accelerated wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system – the off‑side rear coil spring, the condition of the rear and near‑side rear shock absorber bushes and trailing‑arm bushes, and the front suspension arm pins – as well as the handbrake mechanism, parking brake efficiency, the CV joint boot for cracks, front brake pads and discs for wear or pitting, tyre tread depth and any exposed cords, and finally verify that no structural rust or damage exists beyond the documented windscreen chips.