2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · FH65 ORU

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-11 recorded a pass, but it highlighted recurring brake wear and minor suspension concerns. Nearside and offside front brake pads were wearing thin, and both front brake discs showed pitting or scoring. Shock absorbers on the offside front exhibited light oil misting, a sign of potential leakage. These issues mirror findings from earlier MOTs, including the 2023-12-11 test, which noted similar brake disc wear and thin pads. The prior MOT on 2025-11-10 was a failure, revealing more severe issues: excessive play in the offside front track rod end, excessive wear in the offside front suspension arm ball joint, and repeated brake pad/disc problems. These defects suggest potential handling or safety risks, though the subsequent pass implies repairs may have been made. However, the proximity of the failure and pass (just one day apart) raises questions about whether all issues were fully resolved. The vehicle’s mileage of 61,388 miles for an 11-year-old car is low, averaging ~5,581 miles annually. This could indicate light use or long periods of inactivity, which might lead to uneven wear on components like brakes (from infrequent use) or seals (from sitting). However, the absence of major wear-related defects in 2024 MOTs suggests the car was in better condition earlier, with issues emerging more recently.