2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · VK16 AEX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 26 May 2026 at 53,890 miles, recording only advisories on front brake discs worn and pitted, rear discs beginning to lip, rear pads wearing thin and rear shock absorbers showing light oil misting. The history shows a clear pattern of deteriorating suspension and braking components, with failures in 2024‑2025 that were later corrected but the same systems continue to exhibit wear. The maintenance trend is therefore worsening rather than improving. The MOT gap between the May 2025 test (48,632 miles) and the May 2026 test is almost a year, during which the car added roughly 5,300 miles. This recent accumulation rate is higher than the vehicle’s earlier low‑mileage progression and suggests a shift toward more intensive use or periods of storage followed by heavy running. Earlier records from 2022‑2023 show steady, modest mileage growth, indicating the recent jump is atypical. A buyer should inspect the rear brake discs for lip formation, the rear pads for excessive thinning and the rear shock absorbers for oil misting. Front brake discs need checking for pitting and inner‑face corrosion, while the track rod end ball joint dust covers should be examined for excessive damage that no longer protects against dirt ingress. Tyre tread depth on the offside front and nearside rear should be measured against the 1.6 mm legal limit, and the suspension bushes and mounting points inspected for corrosion or play. Any evidence of fluid leaks from front shock absorbers would also merit close attention.