VAUXHALL CORSA2018 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, as confirmed by the MOT test passed on 2025-12-11 at 41,936 miles with no defects recorded. However, the maintenance trend shows signs of instability, evidenced by a recent failure just five days earlier on the same mileage—41,931 miles—due to a fractured offside front coil spring, a critical structural failure under suspension component 5.3.1 (b) (i). This indicates either a sudden component fatigue or pre-existing corrosion or impact damage that was not addressed between tests. Mileage accumulation has been very low: from 26,138 miles in December 2022 to 41,936 miles in December 2025, covering just 15,798 miles over three years—approximately 5,266 miles per year. A notable gap exists between the December 2022 and December 2023 tests, with no intermediate records, and again between December 2023 and December 2024, suggesting possible long periods of inactivity. The sudden jump from 35,744 to 41,936 miles between December 2024 and December 2025 (6,192 miles) is the highest annual increase recorded, yet the final test at 41,936 miles showed no new defects, implying the recent wear was either minimal or rectified promptly. A buyer should inspect the front suspension system thoroughly, especially the offside front coil spring mountings and surrounding bushings for signs of corrosion or impact damage, given the recent fracture. The recurring brake wear advisories—thin pads and scored discs across multiple tests—suggest aggressive driving or sticky calipers, so inspect for binding rear brakes, uneven pad wear, and disc thickness variation. The tyre edge wear noted in 2023 hints at alignment or suspension geometry issues, so check wheel bearings and steering linkage for play. Finally, assess underbody corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and wheel arches, as low mileage does not prevent rust if the vehicle has been stored or driven in salty conditions infrequently.