2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · HN14 ACV

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 76,811 miles, but the tester flagged a nearside front tyre damaged on the inside wall and low offside rear handbrake efficiency. The record shows a clear improvement from the multiple failures of 2022‑2023, where coil‑spring fracture, tyre bulges and brake‑pad wear were repeatedly cited, to the clean passes of 2024‑2025. The re‑appearance of tyre and handbrake issues in 2026 suggests a possible deterioration in those specific systems rather than a general decline, indicating an overall improving maintenance trend with recent minor setbacks. Mileage accumulation has been steady throughout the car’s life. Between October 2017 (39,682 mi) and October 2018 (45,701 mi) the odometer rose by roughly 6,000 mi in a year, followed by about 8,000 mi to December 2019 (53,804 mi). The rate then stabilised around 5–6 k mi per year up to 2026, with only brief month‑to‑month fluctuations (e.g., 71,429 mi in December 2023 to 71,451 mi in January 2024). This pattern is typical for a 12‑year‑old vehicle and does not indicate unusually rapid wear or extended periods of inactivity. A buyer should inspect the nearside front tyre for internal wall damage and the offside rear handbrake for proper operating force. Brake pads should be checked for thickness, especially on the front axle where thin pads were recorded in 2022 and 2021. The suspension coil spring on the nearside front was fractured in December 2023; a visual check for cracks or separation is warranted. Shock‑absorber condition should be examined for fluid leaks, as light misting was noted in 2019. The track‑rod end ball‑joint dust covers, damaged in 2021, need inspection for dirt ingress. Finally, a thorough examination for corrosion on the chassis, exhaust emissions performance, and the rear fog‑lamp lens integrity will confirm the vehicle’s overall structural and functional soundness.