2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DN13 WDZ

The vehicle presents a concerning pattern of recent failures within a very short timeframe in 2026. While it passed its latest test on April 2 2026 at 54,535 miles, this followed two consecutive failures in February and March. The March failure at 54,532 miles highlighted an inoperative engine management system light, alongside pitted and scored front brake discs and tyres reaching the legal wear limit. The fact that the vehicle failed three times in just two months between February and April suggests a reactive maintenance approach where faults are only addressed immediately to pass an MOT test. At 13 years old with 54,535 miles, this car has seen low usage, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. This low mileage often leads to age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear from distance. The MOT record confirms this with the 2022 failure showing age-related issues such as a fractured offside coil spring and a misting shock absorber. The perishing of the offside front tyre in 2022 indicates the vehicle may have sat for long periods, causing the rubber to dry out despite the low mileage. The history reveals a lack of basic preventative maintenance. The February 2026 failure was particularly telling, flagging a missing road wheel fixing, an insecure battery, and a non-functional horn. These are significant safety oversights. Furthermore, the offside front seat belt webbing was noted as damaged in 2022 and remained an advisory until later, showing that safety components were ignored for years. A potential buyer should inspect the brake system and suspension components thoroughly, as the frequency of repairs required to make the car roadworthy recently suggests the underlying condition may be neglected.