2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CX64 OSP

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2025 at 95,335 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for lighting and registration plate issues. While the car has cleared its latest inspection, the recurring nature of failures in 2023 and 2025 suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical defects once they reached the legal MOT failure threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a recorded gap of 11,750 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 9,600 miles between March 2024 and February 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road miles rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for preventing the de-greasing degradation of rubber components and seals, despite the typical wear-related issues seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber and excessive wear on the Macpherson strut top bush. The 2025 failure identified damaged track rod end ball joint dust covers on both sides, indicating that the steering linkage components are reaching the end of their service or beginning to perish. You should check for any signs of play in the steering wheel or uneven tyre wear that would indicate lingering suspension faults. The record also shows recurring issues with lighting, specifically incorrect indicator colours and inoperative lamps. While these were resolved, the buyer should ensure all light assemblies are fully functional and correctly tinted to avoid future failures. Given the age of the Corsa, a physical check of the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as the MOT history does not provide data on the current state of rust beyond the specific failure points.