2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FG58 FCV

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 3 December 2024 at 114,868 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with clean passes in September 2023 at 111,222 miles and September 2022 at 108,158 miles. A minor administrative blip appears in late 2022 and late 2024 where a fail was logged on the same day as the pass at identical mileage and with no defects cited, indicating clerical or processing errors at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. No worsening or recurring mechanical issues emerge from the record. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,382 miles per year for an 18-year-old vehicle, consistent with light to average use. The gap between the September 2022 test at 108,158 miles and the September 2023 test at 111,222 miles shows only 3,064 miles covered in that year. From September 2023 to the December 2024 test the car added just 3,646 miles. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or standing-still concerns, though the two same-day fail/pass pairs at 108,140/108,158 and 114,868 miles warrant a check of the DVSA entry to confirm no omitted advisory. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories across four years. The clean MOT history offers no flag for corrosion or exhaust emissions faults, yet an 2008 shell can hide structural rust at sills and subframes unseen on a lift-free test. Verify the twin fail entries with DVLA paperwork before purchase. Given the zero-defect passes and low yearly use, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained fails suggest lax attention to test administration rather than skipped consumables like tyres or wiper blades. Inspect underneath for binding calipers or tired bushes that a no-advisory test may have missed on a brief examination.