2016 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · NX66 UAP

The 2016 Vauxhall Combo presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 7 April 2026 at 59,614 miles passing with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator of current roadworthiness. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests across the available history, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged at any point. The only anomaly is a failed test on 7 April 2025 at 48,920 miles, but the record shows no defects were noted for that failure, suggesting the failure may have been administrative or related to a documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the very next day the same mileage produced a clean pass. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Over roughly ten years, the vehicle has covered approximately 59,614 miles, averaging just under 6,000 miles per year. The gap between the April 2025 test at 48,920 miles and the April 2026 test at 59,614 miles represents an unusual jump of 10,694 miles in a single year, which is nearly double the typical annual figure. This could indicate a change in ownership or usage pattern, or it may reflect a period of heavier commercial deployment. Prior to that, mileage accumulation was steady and modest, rising by roughly 1,000 to 1,900 miles per year between 2023 and 2025. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vans that spend long periods stationary can develop issues that MOT tests do not always catch, such as perished rubber brake hoses, seized handbrake mechanisms, or uneven tyre sidewall deterioration from age rather than wear. The suspension components, including bushes, bump stops, and anti-roll bar links, deserve close attention, as light-use commercial vehicles are often loaded heavily in short bursts, which can stress mountings without generating the kind of mileage that would flag wear on a test. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness, as infrequent use can lead to surface corrosion that degrades braking efficiency between tests. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around the sills, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as these areas are vulnerable on vans that may have been parked on uneven ground or exposed to road salt without the regular heat cycles that help dry out moisture. The steering rack gaiters and inner CV boots should be checked for splits, as even low-mileage vehicles can suffer from perished rubber if the boots have aged without being disturbed. Overall, the MOT record is reassuring, but the atypical mileage spike in the most recent year and the inherent risks of a lightly used commercial vehicle mean a hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.