2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DG09 LWW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test on January 2026 at 70,604 miles, it had failed just three days prior due to an excessive oil leak, a damaged alternator belt, and engine noise. The persistence of the oil leak across every test from 2024, 2025, and 2026 suggests that the owner is only addressing faults when they cause a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,604 miles represents a very low annual average of approximately 4,153 miles. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with roughly 600 miles covered between January 2025 and another 600 miles by January 2026, indicating the car likely sits for long periods, which can explain the engine-related issues and deteriorated registration plates noted in the record. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay for the extent of the front oil leak to determine if it has reached a critical stage requiring a costly gasket overhaul. The recurring engine noise reported in the January 2026 test and the previous lambda failure in 2025 warrant a professional diagnostic of the emissions system. Furthermore, since the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage was flagged as excessively worn in 2025, a thorough check of the entire suspension bushings and ball joints is necessary to ensure no further lateral wear has set in, which is a common failure point for Corsas of this age despite low mileage.