2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BR60 ALL

The most recent MOT on 15 January 2026 records a PASS at 105,279 miles, with only a minor exhaust gas leak noted under advisory code 6.1.2(a). This follows a failure just two days earlier on 13 January 2026, when the vehicle was rejected for an inoperative rear parking brake, binding rear service brake, weakened seat‑belt webbing, insecure track‑rod dust cover, worn anti‑roll bar linkage, insufficient washer fluid, a driver’s door that could not be opened from inside, and reduced front position‑lamp intensity. The rapid retest and subsequent pass indicate a corrective response, but the lingering exhaust leak and the breadth of earlier faults keep the car’s roadworthiness borderline. Mileage accumulation over the car’s 12‑year life totals 105,279 miles, averaging roughly 8,800 miles per year—a rate typical for its age. The MOT chronology shows a clear shift in usage patterns: early years saw higher annual mileage, while after March 2022 the increase slowed markedly (e.g., from 75,363 miles in March 2022 to 82,673 miles in January 2024, then to 95,098 miles in January 2025). This suggests periods of light use or storage, resulting in a relatively clean mileage record despite the vehicle’s age. A buyer should focus inspection on the systems that have been repeatedly flagged. Verify the rear parking brake operation and rear brake balance, as both were cited in the recent failures. Examine the offside front track‑rod end ball joint dust cover and the anti‑roll bar linkage for wear or play, and check the upper strut mount for seizure. Test the driver’s door latch for internal release, inspect the seat‑belt webbing for weakened sections, and assess tyre condition—particularly the offside front tyre, which was worn to the legal limit, and the rear tyres showing damage. The exhaust leak, battery security, headlamp mounting bolts, and wiper effectiveness should be visually confirmed, as should the missing clutch‑pedal anti‑slip cover and any signs of corrosion around wheel arches or the underbody.