2013 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in October 2024 at 81,757 miles. This recent result indicates a period of satisfactory maintenance compared to the more volatile history seen in previous years. While the car shows a history of failures related to lighting and minor wear items, the absence of any advisories or defects in the most recent test suggests that the current owner is addressing identified mechanical issues before they reach a failure state. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle for its age, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The record shows a notable gap in testing between May 2019 and January 2021, during which the car covered only 8,236 miles. Since 2021, the usage has remained steady, with roughly 16,000 miles over the last three years. This low annual mileage generally limits wear on the drivetrain but increases the risk of degradation in rubber components and seals due to age-related oxidation rather than friction. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension system, as the rear shock absorbers were flagged for serious fluid leaks in both 2019 and 2022. Although the car passed recently, the recurring nature of these leaks suggests the components may be prone to premature failure. The history also notes a persistent oil leak in 2022 and a broken exhaust flexi in 2023; a physical inspection of the engine block and exhaust manifold is necessary to ensure these have not progressed into more significant mechanical failures. The braking system requires close attention given the records of pitted brake discs in 2023 and insufficient brake reserve travel in 2019. The tester also flagged a defective brake servo in 2022, which is a critical safety component affecting pedal effort. Given the history of tyres being worn to the legal limit in 2017 and 2023, the buyer should verify the current tread depth and sidewall condition to ensure basic consumable upkeep has not been neglected despite the low mileage.