2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DA13 SYM

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 10 March 2026 at 81,142 miles, with the maintenance trend holding stable across the full recorded history. The March 2026 entry shows a failed test on the same date and mileage with no defects logged, immediately followed by a pass on the same day, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Every annual test from March 2023 through March 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories. The mileage pattern sits at a typical level for a 2013 vehicle, averaging roughly 6,242 miles per year against the 81,142 miles recorded. The owner added 4,921 miles between the March 2023 test at 64,854 miles and the March 2024 test at 71,279 miles, then 4,896 miles to March 2025 at 76,175 miles, and a further 4,967 miles to the March 2026 figure. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the yearly increments are consistent and modest for a small hatchback of this age. The DVSA record flags no recurring faults, suspension wear, brake defects, corrosion, or exhaust issues across the five-year span. A clean sheet with zero advisories on a 13-year-old car suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, though it does not confirm components such as coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake disc thickness were measured beyond pass thresholds. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody for rust, given Vauxhalls of this era are prone to subframe corrosion unseen in an MOT bay. Prior to purchase, verify the March 2026 fail-pass pair with the test centre to confirm no omitted defect data, and check the service history for cambelt and fluid intervals. The low advisory count offers reassurance, but a used buyer should not treat a defect-free MOT as proof of mechanical condition beyond the test day.