2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DV09 OOE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 21 February 2026 at 97,463 miles. This result followed a failure just twelve weeks prior at 97,201 miles, indicating that the owner promptly addressed and rectified a mechanical defect. The maintenance trend appears stable with no recurring advisories or failures recorded across the last three annual tests, suggesting a proactive approach to resolving immediate compliance issues as they arise. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,733 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 10,371 miles, which represents a significant spike in usage compared to the 4,590 miles recorded in the preceding year. The overall low annual mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as seized brake calipers or perished seals in the fuel system. Despite the clean records in the most recent tests, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, particularly the sills and rear arches given the age of the Corsa platform. The low mileage does not exempt the chassis from corrosion, which often develops on vehicles of this era. You should check for cracks in suspension bushes and play in the control arms, as these parts age over time regardless of the distance driven. The recent failure in February 2026 suggests a specific component required attention, so verifying the quality of that repair is essential to ensure the fix was not merely temporary.