2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DN58 UEG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test on May 7 2026 at 89,533 miles, it failed just days prior with critical defects to the front suspension. The offside front upper Macpherson strut mounting was flagged as damaged and seriously weakened, while the nearside mount also showed damage. This indicates that the owner only addressed structural suspension components once they reached an MOT failure threshold. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 89,533 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,267 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has not been subjected to high motorway mileage which typically accelerates the degradation of rubber components and seals. Between May 2024 at 84,925 miles and May 2025 at 87,008 miles, the car covered only 2,083 miles, confirming a pattern of infrequent use that can lead to dry rot in seals and fluid stagnation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the persistent oil leak which has been noted in every test since 2024. The 2025 failure regarding an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp suggests potential electrical faults or sensor issues that may not have been fully cleared but merely reset. Furthermore, given the recent failure of the front strut mounts, the buyer should verify that the repairs were completed with quality parts and that no secondary corrosion remains in the shock tower areas where the mounts attach.