2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FE02 NKT

The vehicle is currently not in a verified roadworthy state, as the last recorded MOT test was conducted on 12 October 2021. This leaves a gap of nearly five years since the last official inspection. The maintenance trend is worsening, characterized by a pattern of neglecting basic consumables and failing to address recurring mechanical issues. The 2021 test at 90,125 miles flagged a noisy offside rear wheel bearing, a defective windscreen wiper, and a persistent oil leak, indicating a lack of preventative care. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,755 miles per year. However, the record shows the car has been stagnant for several years. Between 2015 and 2021, the mileage rose from 56,035 to 90,125, but the vehicle has not recorded any new mileage or tests since October 2021. This suggests a long period of standing, which often leads to perished rubber seals, seized brake calipers, and battery degradation. A physical inspection must prioritize the chassis and suspension. The record shows a history of structural and component failure, including a fractured anti-roll bar and broken coil springs in March 2019, and a broken offside front coil spring in March 2017. Recurring play in the steering rack inner joints and track rod ends suggests the front end has suffered significant wear. The tester also flagged corrosion on the rear axle in October 2020 and the seat belt anchorage area, which points to potential systemic rust issues common in this model. The braking system requires urgent scrutiny. The vehicle failed in March 2018 due to broken brake cables and insufficient parking brake efficiency. Combined with a history of uneven rear brake application in 2017, there is a clear trend of braking system neglect. Finally, the oil leak mentioned consistently from 2015 through 2021 indicates a long-term gasket or seal failure that was never permanently rectified.