2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · CV68 CSU

The 2018 Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 30 January 2026 at 58,695 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests show the same fault-free outcome. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening advisories or recurring mechanical faults across the vehicle's eight-year MOT history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,300 miles, which is typical for a car of this age. The records show a pronounced low-use period in the early years: the 21 January 2022 test logged only 21,824 miles, then the 18 January 2023 test showed 41,598 miles, indicating around 19,700 miles were covered in that single year. From 2023 onward the accumulation settled to a consistent 5,000 to 6,000 miles annually, with the 8 February 2024 test at 47,162 miles and the 3 February 2025 test at 53,509 miles confirming the gentler pace. The DVSA data is sparse in detail because every entry lists no defects, so no consumable wear or structural concerns were formally flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the long standing period before 2022, as prolonged inactivity can accelerate corrosion and seizing of calipers even when the MOT shows a clear pass. The exhaust emissions and structural integrity have drawn no tester criticism to date, which suggests the previous owners kept basic upkeep current despite the uneven mileage pattern. Given the absence of any recorded advisories across five consecutive tests, the Corsa shows no evidence of deferred maintenance or hidden mechanical risk in the official record. Physical checks of underbody rust and tyre sidewall condition remain sensible, but the MOT trail itself supports a sound, low-risk purchase.