2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-Line NAV Black 1.4L Petrol · DS69 VBV

The Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 11 December 2025 at 31,791 miles. That test passed with only a minor advisory for a slightly damaged or perishing inner wall on the offside front tyre, a notable clean-up from the previous two tests. The 2024 test at 28,013 miles was entirely defect-free, and the 2023 test at 22,057 miles flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit. The trend is clearly resolving, with the owner addressing tyres proactively and maintaining a clean record for over a year since. The mileage profile tells a story of genuinely light use. Accumulating just 7,778 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, on top of the 5,956 miles covered in the prior twelve-month stretch, confirms a sub-8,000-mile annual pattern. For a seven-year-old supermini, this is well below the typical 10,000-mile average. The steady, incremental accumulation with no sudden spikes suggests consistent short-journey or occasional use rather than long periods of dormancy, which is favourable for avoiding moisture-related corrosion and DPF clogging common in city-run small cars. Tyre condition is the only recurring theme across the history. Front tyres were flagged as worn to the legal limit in December 2023, and the December 2025 advisory points to sidewall degradation on the offside front. This pattern suggests the front axle takes disproportionate wear, potentially indicating alignment issues, aggressive cornering, or underinflation habits. A buyer should inspect the current tyre date codes, sidewall integrity, and tread depth across all four corners, paying close attention to the nearside front which has not yet triggered an advisory but likely shares the same wear characteristics. Beyond tyres, the absence of brake, suspension, or exhaust defects across four consecutive annual tests is encouraging for a car of this age and mileage. Still, a physical inspection should verify the condition of brake discs and pads, particularly given the low mileage which can lead to surface corrosion from standing. Check the underside for structural rust on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, and confirm the operation of the navigation and infotainment system given the Nav trim level. The advisory tyre should be replaced before any extended motorway running.