2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · JA14 BBB

The vehicle shows signs of a worsening maintenance trend regarding its suspension and braking components. While the most recent test on 23 August 2025 at 72,842 miles resulted in a pass, the record reveals a pattern of persistent, unaddressed issues. Specifically, the Macpherson strut pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside front have been flagged as worn in every test since July 2023. The presence of light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber and recurring advisories for pitted or scored front brake discs suggest that while the vehicle remains legal, the underlying mechanical wear is accumulating rather than being resolved through proactive replacement. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 72,842 miles, averaging roughly 6,600 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 34,826 miles in early 2018 to the current 72,842 miles in August 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, although the frequency of failures increased between 2022 and 2025, suggesting that as the vehicle ages, the owner is reacting to faults during the MOT process rather than performing preventative maintenance. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The repeated advisories for worn strut pins and bushes, alongside the oil misting on the shock absorber, indicate that the front end is nearing the end of its component life. The track rod end was also a recent failure in August 2025, so the steering geometry and play in the joints must be verified. Furthermore, the recurring mention of pitted and scored front brake discs suggests the braking system requires attention, potentially including a full inspection of the calipers and pads to ensure no binding or excessive wear is present. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has been a persistent issue, appearing as a failure in 2019 and 2021 and remaining as an active fault in the August 2025 test. This indicates a long-term electrical or sensor fault that has never been rectified. Finally, the offside rear tyre was noted as cracking or perishing in the most recent test, which is a common sign of age-related degradation in rubber. Given the history of tyre and structural integrity issues, a close examination of all tyre sidewalls and the condition of the brake discs is essential before purchase.