2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · AM15 ALC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in September 2025, but the recent maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test at 80,721 miles cleared the car, the failure just one day prior highlighted significant exhaust-related failures, including a snapped backbox and a leaking flexi-piece. The presence of a lambda reading outside specified limits during that same test suggests engine management issues or sensor degradation that required attention, which appears to have been addressed to secure the subsequent pass. At 80,721 miles over eleven years, the Corsa averages approximately 7,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns for this age. There is a notable gap in records between November 2023 and September 2024, where the vehicle covered roughly 1,600 miles in under ten months. The consistent mileage accumulation suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, though the spike in faults in 2025 indicates that components are only replaced once they fail an inspection rather than during scheduled service intervals. A buyer must closely inspect the offside front shock absorber, which was flagged for oil misting in the September 2025 test. While not an immediate failure, misting indicates a developing seal failure that will eventually require replacement. The history also shows track rod end dust cover failures in 2023; although these were reportedly repaired, a physical check for play or perished rubber in the steering linkage is vital. Given the previously noted oil leak in the September 2025 failure, a thorough inspection of the engine bay is necessary to ensure the leak remains minor and does not originate from a critical gasket failure.