2010 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · YG10 HTF

The vehicle was recorded as PASSING the MOT on 6 December 2023 at 169,164 miles, yet it had FAILED just five days earlier on 1 December 2023 for a range of faults. The recent pass indicates that the most critical safety items were addressed, but the recurrence of rear‑brake disc wear, corroded brake pipe, deteriorated CV‑boot and worn suspension bushes shows a mixed maintenance trend – the overall condition is stable for now, but underlying wear remains unresolved. At 169,164 miles the 2010 Combo has accumulated roughly 10,500 miles per year, a mileage profile that sits comfortably within the normal range for a vehicle of this age. The mileage record shows steady increments: 159,886 miles in December 2022, 148,199 miles in December 2021 and 135,551 miles in December 2020, each increase reflecting typical annual use without any large unexplained gaps. No periods of prolonged inactivity are evident, suggesting the vehicle has been regularly driven rather than stored. A prospective buyer should focus on the rear braking system, where the disc wear noted on both 1 December 2023 and 6 December 2023, together with the corroded brake pipe, may require replacement of discs and pipe and a thorough inspection for any hidden rust on the backplate. The constant‑velocity joint boot on the front drive‑shaft, flagged as severely deteriorated on 6 December 2023, should be examined for oil leakage and potential joint failure. Front wheel‑bearing play recorded on 1 December 2023 and the worn lower suspension arm pins on both sides, recurring from 2020 onward, merit a check of the bushings and possible replacement to avoid excess movement. Tyre condition also demands attention: mismatched tyre sizes on the front axle (1 December 2023) and edge wear approaching legal limits have been flagged repeatedly, so a full tyre set and correct sizing should be verified. Finally, the major exhaust leak noted on 1 December 2023 and the historic rear‑silencer corrosion call for a visual inspection of the exhaust system to ensure no further emissions or structural issues persist.