2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DF65 TSV

A generally clean roadworthiness record defines this vehicle, characterized by a consistent pass rate over the last three years and a stable mechanical trend. While the most recent inspection on 7 April 2026 resulted in a pass, it introduced a new advisory for a minor rear exhaust gas leak. Prior to this, the vehicle maintained a clean sheet until November 2023, when it failed on a major braking defect that was promptly rectified to achieve a pass five days later. The recorded mileage of 37,973 miles is notably low for an eleven year old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,452 miles per year. This usage pattern indicates the car has likely spent extended periods stationary or has been limited to very short trips. Mechanically, while this results in minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the deterioration of components through inactivity, such as the surface corrosion and pitting observed in the braking system during previous tests. Specific attention must be given to the braking system during the evaluation, following the 2023 failure for an excessively fluctuating nearside front service brake and a pitted inner brake disc. On a test drive, the buyer should feel for any judder or pulsation through the brake pedal during deceleration and ensure there is no steering pull to the nearside when braking firmly. These symptoms would indicate that the previous issues with disc scoring or caliper fluctuation have returned or were not fully resolved. The current advisory regarding the minor exhaust leak should be verified by listening for an abnormal drone or a louder-than-usual exhaust note during acceleration. The buyer should also inspect the rear exhaust section for any visible soot deposits or signs of advanced corrosion around the joints. While currently a minor defect, this leak represents the only outstanding mechanical concern on the current roadworthiness certificate.