2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP64 NRY

The 2015 Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 43,567 miles passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards at that time. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of recurring minor advisories rather than serious mechanical failures, suggesting a maintenance trend that is broadly stable and recently resolved. The mileage accumulation of roughly 3,961 miles per year is notably low for an 11-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2024 test at 34,497 miles and the January 2026 tests at 43,410 to 43,567 miles, the car covered approximately 9,070 miles in nearly two years, averaging around 4,500 miles annually in that window. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a jump of 4,238 miles in under a year, which is consistent but not excessive. No suspicious mileage reversals or large unexplained gaps appear in the record, though the low overall mileage raises the possibility of prolonged periods of inactivity that can affect rubber components and brake surfaces. The dominant theme across the MOT history is premature and uneven tyre wear. In the January 2025 test at 38,735 miles, all three tyres flagged were worn close to the legal limit or on the edge, and the January 2026 failure at 43,410 miles repeated the same pattern with the nearside front tyre falling below 1.6mm and the TPMS system flagged as malfunctioning. A buyer should inspect the tyre brands, date codes, and wheel alignment specifications carefully, as repeated edge wear points to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues, particularly worn suspension bushes or tracking misalignment. The TPMS fault also warrants investigation, as it may indicate a faulty sensor rather than a simple calibration issue. Beyond tyres, the January 2025 failure recorded a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp, a minor electrical defect that was rectified before the subsequent pass. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, brake defects, or suspension component failures appear in the record. A buyer should still physically inspect the underside for surface rust, check the condition of brake discs and pads given the low mileage and potential for standing corrosion, and verify all electrical functions including the TPMS system. The record implies a vehicle that has been lightly used and reasonably maintained, with tyre care being the primary recurring oversight.