2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CS05 AFS

The vehicle currently presents as a roadworthy asset, showing a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 28 December 2024 at 113,524 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a curious failure just eight days prior at 113,363 miles, which also listed no specific defects. The subsequent pass suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing minor issues immediately to ensure the vehicle met minimum legal standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,676 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between September 2022 and December 2023, where the car covered 13,879 miles in just fifteen months. However, the usage rate increased again between December 2023 and December 2024, with 10,610 miles covered in that year. While low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and internal corrosion within the braking or fuel systems. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and wing arches for corrosion which is common on Corsas of this era. Given the low mileage and age, inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or perished rubber, as these fail due to time rather than distance. The record lacks specific recurring mechanical failures, but it remains essential to verify that the brake calipers and discs have not seized or corroded during the periods of inactivity implied by the mileage history.