2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DV07 AXA

The most recent MOT on 19 September 2025 at 114,454 miles was a pass, though it recorded front brake pads wearing thin, front and rear tyres showing damage or perishing, a minor exhaust leak and a near‑side headlamp failure on dipped beam. The maintenance trend is stable but deteriorating, as the same faults reappear in earlier tests and have not been resolved, indicating ongoing neglect rather than improvement. The vehicle has covered roughly 6,024 miles per year since its 2007 manufacture, which is typical for its age, but the interval between the 2023‑09‑20 test at 109,095 miles and the 2024‑10‑07 test at 113,006 miles adds 3,911 miles in just over a year, suggesting a recent acceleration in usage, while the earlier gap from 2020‑09‑28 (101,678 miles) to 2021‑09‑15 (103,217 miles) reflects a modest 1,539‑mile increase over a year, indicating relatively consistent mileage accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for binding or corrosion, examine the front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or pitting, verify the condition of the exhaust system for cracks or leaks, and check the structural integrity of the sub‑frame and suspension arms for rust that may have weakened mounting points, while also testing all lighting functions and tyre tread depth to confirm safety.