2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FL09 EVN

The most recent MOT test on 2024-05-20 shows a passing result, but the maintenance trend indicates a worsening pattern of suspension and tyre wear. The vehicle failed its previous test on 2024-05-09 due to a fractured offside rear coil spring. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the tester flagged several recurring advisories, including corrosion on both front and rear coil springs and reduced damping on the offside rear shock absorber. The vehicle has covered 181,115 miles over its lifespan, averaging approximately 10,654 miles per year. This mileage is consistent with typical usage for a 2009 model. The records provided cover the period from 2022 to 2024, showing consistent annual testing, though the data does not account for the mileage accumulated between the 2024 test and the current date of 2026-08-31. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the suspension system and steering components. The 2023-05-02 test highlighted issues with the nearside front inner steering rack joint, the steering rack free play, and the offside front outer track rod end ball joint. These steering and suspension faults, combined with the documented corrosion on the coil springs and the failing shock absorber noted in May 2024, suggest significant wear in the chassis and steering assembly. The recurring advisories regarding tyre tread and edge wear in both the May 2024 failure and the subsequent pass suggest that consumable replacement may be reactive rather than proactive. Prospective buyers should check the current condition of all four tyres and inspect the underside of the vehicle for progressive corrosion on the suspension components and exhaust.