2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP16 JKV

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 73,332 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date at identical mileage with no defects listed, which points to an administrative retest rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in November 2024, 2023, and 2022 all passed cleanly at 69,610, 64,903, and 59,413 miles respectively. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or escalating wear across the five-year record. Annual mileage averages 3,722 miles between 2022 and 2025, well below the typical 7,333 miles per year for a 2016 car. The owner covered only 3,722 miles in the year to November 2025 and similar distances in prior years. Such low use suggests light local running, though standing periods can accelerate rubber perishing and surface corrosion not always caught in a pass. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, with no flagged items on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounts to confirm no hidden rust has developed during low-mileage storage. Check the condition of tyres and wiper blades for age cracking rather than tread loss, given the limited annual coverage. The clean MOT history gives no evidence of binding calipers or worn discs, but a road test will confirm handbrake travel and steering feel absent from the test summary. Given the consistent passes and modest use, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The same-day fail and pass in November 2025 warrants a glance at the V5C to confirm a single owner entry rather than a rushed sale prep. No serious mechanical or structural risks are indicated by the official record.