2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BT60 AAN

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 15 December 2025 at 110,146 miles with no defects recorded. While the record indicates initial failures on the same day as the passes in both 2024 and 2025, these appear to be administrative or procedural anomalies rather than mechanical faults, as no specific items were flagged by the tester. The absence of advisories over the last three years suggests the vehicle has been kept in a consistent state of repair, avoiding the common degradation often seen in older Vauxhall platforms. At 110,146 miles over 16 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,884 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for this class of car. The mileage accumulation has remained steady, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and a further 2,500 miles added by the December 2025 test. This consistent usage profile is preferable to long periods of inactivity, which often lead to seized calipers, perished rubber components, and fuel system degradation. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on age-related fatigue that the test might not capture. Prioritise an examination of the front suspension wishbone bushes and the condition of the coil springs, as these are known weak points on this chassis that can cause premature tyre wear or knocking noises. Check the sills and floor pan for signs of structural corrosion, as the MOT test is limited in its ability to assess hidden rot behind plastic trim. Verify the operation of the cooling system and check for any evidence of oil leaks around the rocker cover gasket, as these components frequently require attention on high-mileage examples of this age.