2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CU51 ADK

The 28 October 2021 MOT at 64,965 miles records a failure, making the Vauxhall Corsa presently non‑roadworthy. The same date shows a prior pass, but the failure entries – a jammed rear seat belt, a split constant‑velocity boot and an oil leak – indicate a persistent lack of improvement in mechanical condition. Mileage has risen from 56,239 miles at the 27 April 2016 test to 64,965 miles at the 28 October 2021 test, an increase of 8,726 miles over five years, or about 1,745 miles per year, which is higher than the roughly 2,600 miles per year average for the vehicle’s 25‑year lifespan. No MOT records exist between 2016 and 2021, suggesting periods of inactivity or missed inspections. Recurring faults point to chronic suspension and steering wear: the 2021 failure cites a split off‑side front drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boot, while earlier tests (19 May 2019) noted dust‑cover deterioration on both anti‑roll bar linkages and play in the steering rack inner joint. Repeated mentions of thin front brake pads and tyres approaching the legal limit across 2016‑2018 indicate ongoing brake and tyre degradation. A major exhaust leak was recorded on 27 April 2018, and advice of rusted exhaust system appears from 2016 onward, signalling progressive structural corrosion. The buyer should inspect the rear seat belt mechanism for proper operation, verify the integrity of the drive‑shaft boot and suspension bushes, test brake pad thickness and disc condition, examine tyre tread and sidewall wear, and confirm the functionality of wiper blades, headlight aim and structural mounting points.