2010 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · WM59 MDY

The 2010 Vauxhall Combo passed its most recent MOT on 17 November 2023 at 95,150 miles, but the record flags emerging concerns that suggest a worsening maintenance trend. While the vehicle sailed through tests in 2020 and 2021 with zero defects, the 2023 submission drew three advisories: a tyre worn close to the legal limit on an edge, corrosion on integral body structure where rigidity was not yet significantly reduced, and general corrosion across suspension components. These are not critical failures, yet they mark a clear departure from the clean earlier history and indicate the van has entered a phase where age-related deterioration is beginning to surface. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. Across roughly sixteen years the Combo has covered approximately 95,150 miles, averaging just under 6,000 miles per year. The progression is steady and believable: 60,075 miles in July 2019, 72,696 in December 2020, 80,785 in December 2021, 87,480 in December 2022, and 95,150 in November 2023. Annual increments hover between 7,000 and 12,000 miles with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps, suggesting consistent short-to-medium distance use rather than long motorway hauls. Such low annual mileage often means prolonged stationary periods, which can accelerate corrosion on brake lines, suspension bushes, and underbody components despite relatively low mechanical wear. The 2019 test flagged slightly worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes on both sides, an advisory that was not repeated in later years, so it may have been addressed or simply not deteriorated to the point of re-emergence. More pressing is the November 2023 combination of a worn tyre edge, structural corrosion, and corroded suspension components. A buyer should inspect the inner wings, sills, cross-members, and subframe mounting points for advanced corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension area where the earlier swivel pin wear was noted. Check whether the corroded structural area flagged in 2023 has worsened and whether any welding or cavity wax has been applied. Tyre condition and suspension bushings deserve close attention. The worn tyre edge suggests possible misalignment or a neglected replacement cycle, so inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and verify tracking. Press test suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links for play or perishing, and examine brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses for corrosion or binding given the mileage and standing time. The record implies basic consumable upkeep was sometimes delayed, so a thorough underbody inspection and a road test over varied surfaces remain essential before purchase.