2010 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · ST60 ADX

The roadworthiness of this Vauxhall Combo is currently questionable following a recent failure in September 2025 at 172,793 miles. While the vehicle maintained a clean record for several years, the most recent test failed without recorded defects, suggesting a significant mechanical or emissions failure that has not yet been addressed or rectified. The maintenance trend has shifted from a stable period of defect-free passes to a critical failure point, indicating that the vehicle has reached a stage where major components are now requiring immediate attention. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old light commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the vehicle covered 5,594 miles, showing showing a steady rate of use. The jump of 6,427 miles between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests aligns with this annual pattern. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often leads to fluid neglect, though the high total mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and aging suspension components. A buyer must investigate the specific cause of the September 2025 failure, as the lack of recorded defects on a failure often implies a non-visual fault or an issue that requires specialized diagnostic equipment. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion around the sills and wheel arches, as these are common weak points for this model. The buyer should also examine the brake calipers for binding and the suspension bushes for excessive lateral play, as these components degrade significantly after 170,000 miles.