2009 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection in November 2025 with 99,558 miles. This indicates an improving maintenance trend following a mechanical failure in late 2024. While the 2024 test highlighted specific areas requiring attention, the lack of any defects in the latest report suggests that the owner has addressed the necessary repairs to bring the car back to passing standards. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 99,558 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,856 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with the vehicle covering roughly 6,000 miles between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 6,000 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This low annual mileage reduces mechanical wear on drivetrain components but often leads to age-related degradation of rubber and fluid parts. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the record shows recurring wear issues. The 2024 failure identified both anti-roll bar ball joints as excessively worn, while the 2022 test flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both sides. Because these components have shown multiple points of failure, check for play in the ball joints and cracks in the rubber bushings to ensure the recent repairs were comprehensive. The brakes from 2024 also noted thin brake pads and pitted front discs. While these were cleared in the subsequent pass, the current thickness of the pads and the surface condition should be verified. Given the 2022 advisory regarding a perishing rear tyre, inspect the sidewalls of all tyres for dry cracking due to the vehicle's age. Always check the underbody for structural corrosion, which is a common risk for a vehicle of this era regardless of mileage.