2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FX11 AEJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on March 31, 2026, at 120,853 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by successful retests. In both 2025 and 2026, the car failed the initial test but passed on the same day after remedial work. This suggests the previous owner was reactive, addressing faults only to avoid failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between January 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 11,126 miles in 14 months, followed by another 6,127 miles recorded between the 2025 and March 2026 tests. This steady rate indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for preventing components like seals and brakes from seizing during long periods of inactivity. While the most recent test shows no active defects or advisories, the recurring failures in the previous years warrant a thorough physical inspection of the common failure points for a Corsa. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension bushes and control arms for signs of tearing, as these are frequent sources of MOT-related failures. Given the age and mileage, checking the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear subframe is essential to ensure no hidden rust is developing that has not yet been flagged by the tester.