2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BT11 KTF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test on 14 May 2026 at 113,204 miles passed without defects, it followed a failure just one day prior. That recent failure highlighted critical issues including an excessive engine oil leak, illegal nearside front tyre, and multiple failed light bulbs. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical and safety faults when they are imminent to cause an MOT failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2016 and January 2018, during which the car covered roughly 6,600 miles. Since 2021, the usage has remained steady, with nearly 46,000 miles covered in the five years between 66,874 and 113,204 miles. This consistent accumulation suggests the car has been used regularly, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals, though the age of the vehicle remains a risk for general component fatigue. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the engine bay to assess the severity of the oil leak, which has escalated from a minor weep in 2021 and 2022 to an excessive leak by May 2026. The suspension system has shown a recurring history of wear, specifically with multiple reports of worn Macpherson strut bushes and shock absorber leaks between 2021, 2022, and 2024. Furthermore, the braking system has flagged issues with thin pads, pitted discs, and imbalanced axle efficiency across several years. An inspector should verify the current condition of the front discs and pads to ensure the previous failures were properly rectified and are not merely patched.