2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP65 LDF

The 2016 Vauxhall Corsa presents a clean MOT record as of the most recent test on 20 February 2026 at 25,910 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The 2023 test at 20,586 miles flagged five separate advisories, including binding rear brakes, worn front tyre edges, deteriorating number plates, and oil-misting on both rear shock absorbers. All of those items appear to have been addressed or resolved by the 2024 test, which passed cleanly at 22,387 miles, and the three subsequent annual tests through February 2026 have recorded no further defects whatsoever. The mileage profile is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. Over roughly ten years, the odometer has advanced just 25,910 miles, averaging approximately 2,591 miles per year. The annual increments between MOTs are consistent, ranging from about 1,600 to 1,900 miles per year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. This suggests regular but light use rather than long periods of inactivity, which is a positive indicator for mechanical components that benefit from consistent operation. The annual testing pattern itself is disciplined, with MOTs completed each February without missed years. Despite the clean recent record, the 2023 advisories warrant attention during any in-person inspection. Both rear shock absorbers were flagged for light oil misting at 20,586 miles. A buyer should physically examine the rear dampers for fresh weeping or residue, as shock absorber degradation can recur and directly affects ride quality and braking stability. The nearside front tyre was worn to the legal limit and on its edges at the 2023 test, so checking current tyre condition and wheel alignment is prudent. The offside rear service brake was noted as binding, so a road test should verify that the nearside rear caliper releases fully and that the handbrake mechanism on both sides operates without drag. Inspect the rear subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as even low-mileage vehicles can develop structural surface rust if kept in damp or salt-exposed conditions. The rear registration plate advisory from 2023 should also be visually confirmed as replaced, since a deteriorated plate is a straightforward compliance item at the next test.