2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP18 OEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension components. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 51,505 miles, it initially failed on multiple mechanical faults. The tester identified a fractured offside front coil spring and excessive wear on the offside front Macpherson strut top bush. These issues were rectified before the pass, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical failures when necessitated by an impending MOT expiration. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 13,813 miles between July 2023 (23,436 miles) and July 2024 (37,249 miles), followed by another 14,256 miles in the following year. This recent increase in usage compared to the earlier years, where the car covered fewer than 7,000 miles annually, explains the accelerated wear on tyres and braking components noted in later records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry. The previous failure of the coil spring and strut bearing indicates that these components are under stress, and the buyer should check for any remaining play or knocking during a test drive. Furthermore, the recurring issue of tyres worn to the legal limit across both 2024 and 2025 suggests a potential alignment problem or a lack of proactive tyre replacement. The front brake pads were flagged at 2mm in 2024, meaning the current system may be nearing the end of its service life unless they have been replaced since that date.