2019 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DP68 YDS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 91,603 miles resulted in a pass after a failure for minor electrical issues like a lamp and headlamp aim, the previous year reveals recurring mechanical weaknesses. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once forced by an MOT test result. At 91,603 miles over seven years, this Corsa has averaged approximately 13,000 miles per annum, which sits above the national average for a small city car. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. This high level of use places significant stress on suspension and cooling components, which is reflected in the repeated failures of the front-end hardware during the 2023 and 2024 inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The record shows a persistent issue with the offside Macpherson strut pins and bushes, dating back to 2023 and persisting into 2024. Furthermore, the misting on the nearside front shock absorber and the documented coolant leak in late 2024 indicate potential cooling-system degradation. You should verify that the coolant system has been pressure-tested and check the shock absorbers for active fluid leakage beyond the previously noted misting. The 2024 failure for an insecure battery and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system suggests a lack of basic under-hood checks. While these items were seemingly rectified for the 2025 pass, the buyer should confirm the battery is now properly secured and the TPMS is functioning correctly. Given the high mileage and the history of worn tyres, checking the state of the remaining rubber and the integrity of the rubber bushings is essential to ensure no immediate further expenditure is required.