2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · BF18 KWN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear pattern of deferred suspension repairs. While it passed the most recent test on June 2026 at 91,056 miles, the record reveals several recurring defects that have remained unaddressed for over years. The persistent issues with the offside front shock absorber and the nearside front MacPherson strut bush across both the 2025 and 2026 tests indicate that the owner is ignoring mechanical wear components rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with roughly 12,000 miles covered between the May 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 12,500 miles recorded between June 2025 and June 2026. This regularity suggests the car is used regularly rather than left sitting for long periods, which explains the age-related degradation of rubber components like the perishing tyre sidewalls and strut bushes noted in the most recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The tester flagged a damaged track rod end dust cover in June 2025 which was seemingly rectified to secure a pass, but the worn nearside strut pin bush remains a concern. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber suggests the seal is failing and will eventually lead to a total loss of damping. Additionally, the repeated cracking and perishing of the rear tyre sidewalls in 2025 and 2026 indicate the tyres are reaching the end of their structural life, regardless of remaining tread depth.