2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DS63 AAJ

The vehicle's current roadworthiness appears stable following a successful MOT on 19 February 2026 at 44,187 miles. This pass follows a failure just one month earlier in January 2026, where the tester identified damaged track rod end ball joint dust covers on both sides and a lagging nearside front service brake. The recent clean pass suggests the owner addressed these specific steering and braking defects promptly. While the vehicle has faced intermittent mechanical failures, the most recent data indicates that the primary steering and braking issues have been rectified. The mileage profile shows a very low usage pattern for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. The record shows consistent, incremental growth, such as the 2,874-mile increase between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests. This low annual mileage reduces general drivetrain wear but can sometimes lead to component stagnation. The jump from 24,562 miles in early 2019 to 28,176 miles in early 2020 suggests the car spent significant periods stationary, which often correlates with the minor consumable issues seen in the history. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The history shows a recurring pattern of suspension-related faults, including a fractured nearside front coil spring in January 2023 and insecure Macpherson strut mounting brackets in January 2020. Although the 2026 test passed without further advisories, the repeated failures in these areas suggest the front end has been a focal point for wear. The tester also flagged movement in the upper strut support bearings back in December 2017, so checking for any residual play in the suspension geometry is advisable. Brake maintenance also requires scrutiny. The record shows thin front brake pads in January 2024 and a lagging nearside brake in January 2026. While the most recent test indicates the braking system is currently functional, the history of both pad wear and caliper operation issues warrants a check for binding or uneven wear on the discs and pads. Given the low mileage, ensure that rubber components, such as the track rod dust covers that failed in 2026, have not become brittle or perished due to age rather than use.