2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BD09 JFE

The vehicle maintains a clean roadworthiness status, following a stable but reactive maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 March 2025 at 118,540 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the history shows a pattern of failures in 2024 and 2025, the immediate passes on the same day suggest the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain legal compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 100,596 miles and the March 2024 test at 104,833 miles, the car covered only 4,237 miles, suggesting a period of lower usage. However, the increase of 13,707 miles in the following year shows a return to typical driving. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain components and rubber-based suspension parts, though age-related degradation remains a factor. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the record does not specify the mechanical reasons for those rejections. These likely involved common items like light bulbs, tyre tread, or minor brake adjustments. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion is essential, as the MOT record shows no advisories in the last two years. Inspect the suspension bushes and shock absorbers to ensure that the low mileage has not masked perished rubber or leaking seals over time.