2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · DY14 CGG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 96,374 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a sign of improvement following a period of mechanical neglect in early 2025. While the car suffered a failure and several advisories, the clean sheet from the latest inspection indicates that these issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting minimum safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable spike in usage between March 2024 (86,701 miles) and February 2025 (94,709 miles), where the car covered over 8,000 miles in less than eleven months. This rapid accumulation likely correlates with the mechanical failures seen in February 2025. Since the last test, the vehicle has covered roughly 1,600 miles, suggesting more recent intermittent usage. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, as the February 2025 failure revealed a fractured offside front coil spring. Such failures often indicate that rubber components or bushes are reaching the end of their service life. The 2025 record also highlighted both rear tyres being worn to the limit and on the edges, which frequently points to an alignment issue or worn shock absorbers. A physical check for uneven tyre wear is necessary to ensure the geometry remains correct. The vehicle history does not show recurring structural corrosion, but the age of the Corsa warrants a close look at rust on the sills and wheel arches. The 2023 failure regarding an inoperative registration plate lamp was a minor electrical fault, but the buyer should verify all lighting clusters are functioning correctly. Given the mileage, the focus should remain on the state of the consumables and the integrity of the suspension system.