2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DF65 TUA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT test in August 2023 at 50,165 miles passed, it followed a direct failure just one day prior at nearly the same mileage. This failure revealed a fractured offside front coil spring and a twisted brake hose, which were addressed to achieve the passing grade. The recurring nature of brake binding issues and suspension wear suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of inspection failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between September 2019 at 14,697 miles and August 2020 at 24,909 miles, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in a year, but since then, usage has slowed considerably with only 25,256 miles covered over the following three years. Low annual mileage often leads to degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake hardware due to lack of use. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension closely, as the record shows persistent corrosion on both coil springs in 2023 and a previous fracture on the offside front. The nearside rear brake assembly requires checking for continued binding, as the tester flagged this condition as an advisory in both consecutive 2023 tests. Additionally, the tyre pressure monitoring system has been a recurring fault since 2018, indicating a potential sensor issue or wiring fault that has not have been permanently rectified. Given the history of uneven tyre wear across multiple years, the wheel alignment should be verified to ensure the suspension geometry is not out of specification.