2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DL11 ADU

The 2025‑11‑28 MOT at 99,250 miles recorded a failure, so the Vauxhall Corsa is currently not roadworthy. The tester flagged a non‑functional offside headlamp, low engine oil, a front brake disc showing pitting or scoring but not serious weakening, thin front brake pads, and a slightly discoloured near side rear direction indicator. These recurring brake and lighting faults, together with the low oil level, demonstrate a trend of neglect rather than steady maintenance, and the vehicle cannot be considered safe to drive without immediate remedial work. At 15 years old and 99,250 miles the car averages about 6,600 miles per year, which is typical for its age. However the mileage jump from the 2024‑11‑26 test at 90,029 miles to the 2025‑11‑28 test at 99,250 miles represents a 9,221‑mile increase in twelve months, well above the average annual mileage and indicating accelerated use. Earlier intervals also show substantial gains, such as the rise from 80,588 miles in November 2023 to 90,029 miles in November 2024, a 9,441‑mile increase, and a jump from 68,950 miles in July 2022 to 80,588 miles in November 2023, a 11,638‑mile rise over sixteen months, confirming that the vehicle has been driven more intensively in recent years. Buyers should inspect the front suspension bushes and the upper bearing assemblies of the Macpherson struts, which showed slight movement in 2016 and 2017 tests, indicating potential wear that could affect handling. The recurring front brake disc pitting, thin pads and low oil level demand a close check of disc thickness, pad condition and oil service history. Functional testing of all lighting circuits, verification of tyre tread depth and perishing, and a visual examination for chassis rust or corrosion on the suspension mounts and structural members are essential to assess the vehicle’s true condition.