2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · CX16 MSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 84,951 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of reactive repairs. While the 2024 and 2025 tests resulted in failures due to component wear, the most recent inspection indicates that the owner addressed the flagged mechanical issues to bring the car back to a passing standard. At 84,951 miles over ten years, the Corsa averages approximately 8,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. The records show consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and approximately 10,000 miles covered in the final year leading the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely, given the history of steering component issues. The 2025 failure highlighted a deteriorated offside track rod end ball joint dust cover, and the previous year noted tyre damage on the rear. These indicators suggest potential alignment issues or past impact damage that could lead to uneven tyre wear. The engine oil level was also noted as above the maximum in 2025, which can cause oil foaming and reduced engine performance if the owner continues to overfill the sump. The condition of the tyres requires immediate attention during a physical inspection. The history shows a recurring pattern of reaching legal limits or sustaining damage, including cuts on the nearside rear and edge wear on the nearside front. While the March 2026 test was clean, the previous failures for headlamp aim and windscreen damage suggest that the owner only performs maintenance when prompted by the MOT tester. Checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and exhaust remains a standard requirement for this age, though no structural advisories were noted in the provided data.