2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DX16 BXC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent inspection on 29 August 2025 with 103,258 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved passes following initial re-test failures. While the record shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the immediate rectification of these issues suggests the owner is proactive in addressing MOT-related defects rather than allowing them to accumulate. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles annually. Between the August 2023 test at 93,380 miles and the August 2024 test at 97,955 miles, the car covered 4,575 miles, followed by another 5,303 miles in the subsequent year leading to the August 2025 test. This indicates a steady, regular usage pattern which is generally preferable for mechanical seals and suspension components over the risks associated with long periods of stagnation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the initial failures in 2024 and 2025, although the provided data does not specify the exact mechanical faults. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arm bolts, and shock absorbers is necessary as these parts often wear out around the 100,000-mile mark. One should also inspect for signs of binding calipers or thinning brake discs, and scrutinize the structural integrity of the sills and exhaust system to ensure no hidden corrosion is developing beyond what the MOT tester addressed.