2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DP14 EDK

The Vauxhall Corsa currently holds a failed MOT status from the 16 March 2026 test at 89,298 miles, with the examiner recording no defects. This latest outcome breaks the pattern seen in previous years where same-day failures were immediately followed by passes. The maintenance trend therefore shows a regression from a stable cycle of rectification to an unresolved failure, though the absence of logged faults obscures the root cause. Mileage progression remains consistent with the vehicle's 12-year age. The 19 March 2024 test at 76,824 miles preceded a 12 March 2025 reading of 82,154 miles, a 5,330-mile gain over eleven months. By 16 March 2026 the odometer showed 89,298 miles, adding 7,144 miles across the year. Such accumulation averages 7,442 miles annually, indicating regular but undemanding use. The DVSA entries are sparse, presenting only pass or fail results with zero advisories across all dates. A buyer must investigate the rationale behind the March 2026 failure given the blank defect section. Inspect the vehicle in person for typical Corsa weaknesses: front suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and corrosion on sills or subframes. The earlier same-day fail-pass pairs on 19 March 2024 and 12 March 2025 at near-identical mileages suggest previous owners addressed any issue promptly, yet the current fail implies either neglected paperwork or an unrecorded mechanical fault. Given the clean defect history, structural integrity and emissions appear satisfactory on paper, but physical verification is essential. Check for binding calipers, exhaust integrity, and tyre tread depth despite no advisories. The recorded pattern reflects an owner who maintained annual testing but may have overlooked administrative compliance in 2026.