2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · BP65 TFZ

The 2016 Vauxhall Corsa is presently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 17 January 2026 at 46,386 miles; however, the maintenance history reveals a trend that moved from early failures in 2022 to a stable series of passes, with recurring defects in brakes, suspension and tyres indicating ongoing wear rather than improvement. The vehicle’s mileage pattern is unusually low for a ten‑year‑old model, averaging about 4,600 miles per year until a sharp rise of 7,600 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests, suggesting a recent increase in usage; the intervals between tests are generally regular, with the longest gap of 12 months from 2020 to 2021 and the shortest of 12 months from 2025 to 2026, and no evidence of prolonged standing periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension assembly, where the 2026 test recorded a corroded coil spring and light oil mist on the near‑side rear shock absorber, and the 2024 test noted worn top‑mount suspension bushes on both front sides; the brake system shows repeated pitting and wear on the front discs across six tests, while the rear brakes exhibited fluctuation and efficiency failures in 2022, and the tyres display edge wear and perishing that require replacement. Given these recurring mechanical and structural observations, a prospective purchaser must verify the condition of the rear coil spring, inspect the shock absorbers for oil leakage, examine the front and rear brake discs and pads for genuine wear, assess tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, and confirm that the suspension bushes and mounts are not excessively worn, as these items represent the most likely sources of future failure.