2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP68 TFZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑01‑02 at 77,452 miles, but the test recorded three advisories: an offside front track‑rod end ball‑joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i)), an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)), and an offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)). The pattern of defects shows a clear worsening trend; the car was defect‑free up to the January 2023 test, then a rear‑tyre issue appeared in December 2024 and both front‑tyre and track‑rod dust‑cover problems emerged in January 2026. Mileage accumulation between the December 2024 test (61,461 miles) and the January 2026 test (77,452 miles) totals roughly 16,000 miles in just over a year, which exceeds the typical 9,700 miles per annum for an eight‑year‑old Corsa. Earlier intervals show modest increases (e.g., 49,073 miles in January 2024 to 61,461 miles a year later), indicating that the recent surge reflects heavier usage or possibly storage periods followed by intensive driving. The spacing of the MOT tests itself is within the standard one‑year window, so the recency of the records is acceptable. A buyer should inspect the tyre condition first: the recurring offside rear tyre damage and the new offside front tyre wear demand checks of tread depth, sidewall integrity, and wheel‑alignment geometry. The deteriorated track‑rod end dust cover requires a close examination of the suspension ball joint for contamination, play, or corrosion, and the associated suspension bushes should be assessed for wear. Given the higher mileage and emerging wear, a thorough brake‑system check (disc thickness, caliper operation) and a scan for chassis corrosion are also prudent, as these components are more likely to show fatigue under increased usage.