2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DL64 AOF

The 2015 Vauxhall Corsa currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 2026-02-02 at 76,778 miles. However, that same day also produced a failed attempt, indicating the vehicle was presented with multiple faults shortly before the pass was achieved. The overall maintenance trend is mixed, showing some improvement in recent months but with a history of recurring and occasionally serious defects. The most recent advisories centred on tyre wear and a minor electrical fault, suggesting basic consumable upkeep was neglected prior to the February 2026 retest. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between the January 2025 test at 69,670 miles and the February 2026 test at 76,778 miles, the car covered approximately 7,100 miles in just over a year. This aligns with the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 6,980 miles per year, indicating regular rather than excessive use. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of inactivity or tampering. The annual testing pattern has been maintained without significant lapses. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. In the February 2025 test, both front Macpherson strut pins or bushes were flagged as worn, alongside slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing. These items were not flagged in the subsequent pass, implying they were addressed, but their relatively early wear at under 70,000 miles warrants a thorough check for clunking, uneven tyre wear, and steering vagueness on a test drive. The nearside front tyre has repeatedly appeared on the verge of the legal limit in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, pointing to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that are accelerating wear. Structural condition demands careful inspection. The January 2025 failure recorded a sub-frame corrosion advisory described as seriously weakened, alongside a corroded offside rear coil spring. These are not minor cosmetic concerns. Any underbody inspection should focus on the sub-frame mounting points, suspension mounting areas, and the condition of both coil springs for cracking or further corrosion. The repeated appearance of track rod end dust cover damage in the 2025 failure also suggests the steering gear may have been exposed to dirt and moisture, so checking for play in the inner tie rods is advisable. While the vehicle passed its most recent test, the pattern of recurring faults indicates a history of deferred maintenance that a buyer should verify has been fully resolved.