2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CV59 YLB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 September 2025 at 54 822 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend is not stable; the car failed twice within a week in September 2023 and again in September 2024 after a passing test, indicating intermittent issues that have been partially addressed but may still be present. Mileage accumulation has been low for a nine‑year‑old model, averaging roughly 3 225 miles per year. The gap between the September 2023 pass (46 585 miles) and the September 2024 pass (50 420 miles) shows a jump of about 24 800 miles, while the 2024 pass and subsequent failure were only a few days apart and involved a mileage increase of around 78 miles, suggesting a retest rather than heavy usage. The most recent test falls ten months before the current date, keeping the vehicle within the standard MOT interval. A buyer should inspect the braking system for binding calipers, uneven disc wear, and pad condition, as the repeated failures often relate to brake performance. Suspension components, including rear coil springs and front suspension bushes, should be examined for excessive wear or corrosion. The exhaust and under‑body should be checked for rust or corrosion, and tyre tread depth recorded to confirm that low mileage has not concealed consumable wear. A visual check of the battery terminals and any stored fault codes will also reveal the condition of electrical systems that may have contributed to the intermittent failures.