2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP17 KVT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While the most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 38,112 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure on the same day for multiple mechanical defects. The trend shows a recurring failure to address components before they reach a point of failure, suggesting the previous owner only rectified faults when necessitated by annual testing rather than performing preventative maintenance between intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,235 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 32,772 miles and June 2024 at 35,733 miles, the car covered only 2,961 miles. This low usage often correlates with the specific defects observed in the record. The pitting and scoring on the brake discs are classic symptoms of vehicles that sit for long periods or undergo very short journeys, allowing moisture to corrode the iron surface of the rotors. A buyer must physically inspect the front braking assembly closely, as both nearside and offside front discs were flagged as worn and pitted in both 2024 and 2025. Despite the 2025 pass, the persistence of this issue suggests the rotors have not been replaced, which can affect braking efficiency. The 2025 failure for torn ball joint dust covers on both front suspension arms requires thorough verification to ensure that dirt has not contaminated the joints themselves, which would lead to premature steering play and play if left unaddressed.