2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · AY52 FDX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the exhaust and suspension components. While it passed its latest test in August 2025 at 45,501 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to a split nearside front inner drive shaft CV boot. The persistence of a corroded centre exhaust and a leaking offside front shock absorber across multiple years from 2022 to 2025 suggests these issues are being monitored rather than proactively replaced. At 45,501 miles, this 2002 Corsa has exceptionally low mileage, averaging under 1,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-frequency usage, with only 494 miles recorded between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests. However, low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perishing on the offside rear tyre and the corrosion on the rear brake hose noted in 2023 and 2024. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension area to ensure the recent CV boot replacement was executed correctly and that the drive joint has not suffered grease contamination. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber has persisted since 2022; the buyer should check for increased leaking which indicates an imminent failure. Given the history of corrosion on the exhaust system and brake hoses, a thorough check of the underside structural integrity and brake lines is essential to ensure surface rust has not progressed into structural weakness that the MOT tester might have overlooked.