2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DS16 NDC

This 2016 Vauxhall Corsa has covered approximately 77,892 miles, which is a typical annual average for a vehicle of this age. While the mileage is consistent with normal usage, the MOT history reveals a pattern of recurring maintenance issues that suggest the vehicle has experienced periods of neglect or hard use regarding its suspension and braking systems. The most recent MOT from January 2026 shows a failed test due to a fractured front coil spring. Although this was rectified to achieve a pass, the failure highlights a vulnerability in the suspension components. Looking back at the 2025 history, the vehicle required significant intervention, including the replacement of seriously weakened brake discs, a binding service brake, and repairs to a corroded sub-frame. The trend of these failed tests indicates that the vehicle has required increasingly serious repairs as it has aged. The presence of corrosion on structural components like the sub-frame and Macpherson strut mounting, noted in previous years, suggests the car may have been exposed to harsh conditions or stored in an environment that promotes oxidation. While the most recent pass shows no current defects, the history of binding brakes and structural corrosion points to a vehicle that requires diligent, ongoing upkeep. Given this history, the primary risk is that the suspension and braking systems are prone to accelerated wear. The transition from minor advisory notes regarding brake disc pitting in 2024 to a failed test for seriously weakened discs in 2025 demonstrates that the vehicle's condition can deteriorate quickly if maintenance is deferred.