2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BF59 YWD

The most recent MOT on 2 March 2026 at 87,893 miles recorded a pass, but the test flagged a deteriorated rear registration plate, slight damage to the rear bumper, a damaged off‑side front mirror, front‑brake disc wear, corroded rear coil springs and shock‑absorber casings. These advisories echo those from the previous four tests, indicating a stable pass‑status but a persistent pattern of minor corrosion and wear rather than an improving condition. No new safety‑critical failures appear, yet the accumulation of similar items suggests maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive. Across 17 years the vehicle has covered 87,893 miles, averaging roughly 5,200 miles per year – well below the typical utilisation for a car of this age. Mileage rose from 69,058 miles in November 2021 to 75,049 miles by March 2023, a modest increase of about 6,000 miles over 1½ years. Subsequent increments of 2,967 miles (2023‑2024), 2,773 miles (2024‑2025) and a larger jump of 7,104 miles (2025‑2026) show a recent acceleration but no abrupt spikes or unexplained gaps. The record is otherwise continuous, with no extended periods of inactivity that might conceal hidden wear. A prospective buyer should focus on the rear suspension, where both coil springs and shock‑absorber casings exhibit corrosion on both sides. Visual inspection of the rear bumper repair and the legibility of the registration plate is advisable, as the temporary fixes noted in 2021‑2024 may affect structural integrity. Front‑brake discs, consistently described as worn and pitted, merit measurement for remaining thickness, and the brake pedal’s smooth wear should be checked for proper operation. The recurring oil‑leak advisory warrants locating the source, while the near‑side front tyre with a nail and the slight rear tyre damage noted in 2025 should be examined for tread depth and sidewall integrity. Finally, the off‑side front mirror’s repeated minor damage suggests a need for replacement to ensure clear rear‑view visibility.