2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · AF14 VFV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent inspection in April 2026 with 129,691 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a period of reactive repairs in early 2024. While the 2024 failure indicated several areas requiring attention, the subsequent clean passes over the following year suggest that the previous owner addressed the mechanical faults to return the car to passing standards. At 129,691 miles over twelve years, this Corsa averages approximately 10,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with 15,222 miles covered between March 2025 and April 2026, and another 15,776 miles in the year prior to that. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent degradation of rubber components and fluid stagnation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and braking system. The 2024 failure highlighted issues with the track rod end dust covers and the anti-roll bar linkage, which are common wear points on high-mileage Cors. Although these were repaired, the buyer should check for signs of premature play or grease leakage in the ball joints. Additionally, the oil leak noted in March 2025 warrants a close look at the engine block and sump area to ensure the leak has not worsened, despite being classified as non-excessive at the time.