2008 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · SL58 FPX
2008 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 32,011 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL58 FPX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/01/2024
- 32,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 FPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Combo (SL58 FPX) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subf”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
SL58 FPX Mileage History
- 19/01/202331,070 mi
- 16/01/202432,011 mi+941 mi
Average of roughly 950 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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