2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FH10 KXM

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 February 2026 at 63,007 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from April 2023 through April 2025 also passed clean. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, so the record shows no worsening or recurring defect pattern. At roughly 16 years old the car shows 63,007 miles, an average of about 3,938 miles per year. The mileage moved from 54,575 in April 2023 to 54,881 in April 2024, then to 57,657 by April 2025 and 63,007 by February 2026. That is low annual use with a mild recent rise, suggesting long standing periods earlier in life rather than hard driving. The clean record across this sparse but consistent span implies basic upkeep was not neglected, though the April 2024 failure with no defects logged points to an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. Low mileage and long idle spells accelerate perishable degradation that testers may miss on a brief ramp check. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for stiffness or corrosion from standing, and confirm brake discs are free of pitting. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes, and verify exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition given the car's age. The history warrants no alarm, but a 2010 shell deserves hands-on scrutiny before purchase.