2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DA58 AZF

The Vauxhall Corsa presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 12 November 2025 at 86,011 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent test cleared with no defects recorded, though it followed a failed attempt on the same day at 86,009 miles where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly on 15 November 2024 at 78,971 miles and on 10 November 2023 at 72,129 miles. The mileage pattern shows low annual use for an 18-year-old vehicle, with just 86,011 miles logged overall, averaging roughly 4,778 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 72,129 miles and November 2024 at 78,971 miles the car covered 6,842 miles, then only 7,040 miles to the November 2025 test at 86,011 miles. The record is sparse and clean, showing no advisories or reported wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes across the three-year span. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's 2008 build date and potential for prolonged standing between uses. The absence of flagged coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions issues in the MOT history offers no evidence of active mechanical concern, but low mileage with idle periods can conceal perished rubber components and subframe rust not caught in a pass-with-no-defects test. Given the repeated same-day fail-and-pass entries at 86,009 and 86,011 miles and earlier at 78,965 and 78,971 miles, the previous owner likely addressed minor paperwork or presentation issues swiftly rather than neglecting upkeep. The clean trailing record implies basic care was maintained, yet a pre-purchase check of suspension articulation and brake condition remains prudent before commitment.