2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · AX16 ACF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward neglect regarding consumable components. The most recent test on October 30 2025 at 23,678 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a perishing offside rear tyre and a deep structural cut on the nearside rear tyre. While the vehicle passed the re-test once these were addressed, the failure indicates that the owner was ignoring basic tyre safety standards until prompted by the MOT tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,368 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2021 and November 2022, where the car covered only 2,092 miles in a 12-month period. This low-intensity usage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perished tyre and the dry rubber issues noted in the 2025 record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, as the November 2022 test at 16,865 miles flagged deteriorated dust covers on both track rod end ball joints. Although these did not cause a failure at the time, such wear often leads to premature joint failure if left untreated. The 2023 advisory regarding a nearside front tyre worn on the edge suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven suspension wear that should be verified. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, as vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to surface rusting.