2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DN14 AOC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend despite intermittent testing failures. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 94,608 miles passed with no defects recorded, which follows a surprising failure just eleven days prior on 3 May 2025. This sequence suggests that the owner was willing to rectify any identified faults immediately to ensure compliance, indicating a level of proactive attention to roadworthiness standards rather than a pattern of mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,884 miles per year. The progression from 76,087 miles in May 2023 to 85,954 miles in May 2024, and reaching 94,608 miles by May 2025, shows steady accumulation without long periods of standing. This regular use is generally beneficial for older Vauxhall models as it helps prevent brake seal seizure and the degradation of rubber components that often occurs when cars sit stationary for extended months. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific causes of the failures in 2023 and 2025, as the record does not specify the exact mechanical faults cited. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a close examination of the suspension bushes and rear subframe for corrosion is essential, as these are common failure points on this generation. While the recent clean pass is encouraging, the buyer should check for signs of binding calipers or wear on the coil springs to ensure the issues that caused previous failures do not recur in the near future.