2006 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L Petrol

The most recent MOT on 7 May 2024 recorded a pass at 52,790 miles, indicating that the vehicle presently satisfies the statutory roadworthiness criteria. The preceding failure on 6 April 2023, followed by a pass a year later, suggests an improvement in the underlying condition rather than a deteriorating trend. Mileage has risen modestly over the past two years: from 50,016 miles at the 10 May 2022 test to 50,744 miles on the 6 April 2023 test (728 miles in 11 months) and then to 52,790 miles on the 7 May 2024 test (2,046 miles in 13 months). For a 20‑year‑old Corsa this equates to roughly 2,600 miles per year, well below average usage and indicative of light duty rather than heavy wear. No large mileage gaps or spikes appear in the record, and the absence of recorded defects across three tests points to a relatively clean service history. A prospective buyer should verify that the issue prompting the 2023 failure has been fully rectified. Close inspection of the brake system—especially for any lingering pad wear, disc condition, or caliper binding—is prudent, as brakes are a common source of MOT failures. Examination of the suspension components, including bushings and coil springs, will confirm that low mileage has not concealed wear or corrosion. Finally, a visual check for structural rust, tyre tread depth, and the condition of exhaust and emission controls will ensure that no hidden defects remain despite the clean MOT entries.