2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FE13 DBV

This Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend across its most recent MOT history. The vehicle passed its most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 66,486 miles, though the tester flagged an oil leak that was deemed not excessive at the time of inspection. This single advisory aside, the car has passed every test since September 2021 with a completely clean record of zero defects, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep over a four-year window. The trend is stable rather than improving or worsening, with the oil leak representing the only deviation from an otherwise fault-free record. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Across the five-year span from September 2021 at 57,826 miles to September 2025 at 66,486 miles, the car covered just 8,660 miles, averaging roughly 1,732 miles per year during that period. For a vehicle now approximately thirteen years old with a total recorded mileage of 66,486, the annualised figure sits around 5,114 miles, which falls well below the typical UK average. The accumulation has been steady with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps between tests, suggesting genuine low-mileage use rather than a tampered or parked vehicle suddenly returning to the road. No test mileage anomalies are present in the record. That minor oil leak from the September 2025 test warrants close attention during any pre-purchase inspection. While it did not meet the threshold for failure, oil leaks on a Corsa of this age commonly originate from the valve cover gasket, camshaft oil seal, or oil pressure switch, and a small seep can escalate if left unaddressed. A buyer should have a technician inspect the engine bay with the undertrays removed to determine the exact source and rate of loss. Beyond that, the clean MOT record means there are no recurring structural or mechanical red flags to chase, though a thorough check of the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines remains prudent given the vehicle's age. Tyre condition and brake pad thickness should also be verified, as low annual mileage can mask uneven wear or seized components from prolonged standing.