2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · B16 NCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 53,859 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. That failure identified a serious deplet leak on the nearside front shock absorber and a worn upper Macpherson strut pin. The resolution of these faults suggests the previous owner only addressed suspension components once they failed the inspection, rather than monitoring signs of wear during annual service intervals. At 53,859 miles over eight years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a small hatchback. The data shows a consistent usage pattern between January 2023 and October 2024, where the car covered roughly 12,500 miles in twenty months. However, the transition from a lightly misted offside rear shock absorber in 2024 to a serious leak in 2025 indicates that the suspension components are reaching the end of life despite the relatively low overall mileage. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly to ensure the repairs made after the October 2025 failure were comprehensive. Check for any residual fluid leakage on the shock absorbers and verify that the play in the Macpherson strut bushes has been eliminated. The front brake discs were noted as worn in the 2025 test; while they passed, their thickness should be measured to ensure they are not nearing the minimum limit. Given that the offside front tyre was previously flagged for edge-related wear, a wheel alignment check is necessary to ensure the geometry is not causing uneven tyre degradation prematurely.