2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · FD08 ADZ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 28 April 2025 at 131,800 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests the owner identified and immediately rectified a specific issue to ensure the vehicle met legal standards. Since the June 2022 test, the car has passed every annual inspection without recorded advisories or failures, indicating a period of consistent mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2023, the car covered 4,704 miles, while the interval between June 2023 and May 2024 saw 3,843 miles driven. This steady accumulation suggests light use rather than long periods of standing, which typically reduces the risk of dry rot seals or perished suspension components compared to high-mileage counterparts. The lack of recorded advisories over 131,000 miles points toward a well-maintained chassis that has not been subjected to excessive road stress. A buyer should perform a physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity, as the MOT records do not detail surface corrosion common in this Vauxhall model. While the history is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close check for dampness in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the single failure in April 2025, it is worth verifying the specific reason for that failure to ensure it was not a symptom of a deeper mechanical component fatigue. Inspection of the brake lines and suspension bushes is also advisable, as these items are the most likely components to show wear at this mileage regardless of a clean MOT history.