2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FL54 XRO

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing without defect on 6 October 2023 at 164,039 miles. The maintenance trend is stable across the recorded history, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged on any pass. The two failed entries from 2021 and 2022 show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Annual mileage sits at a typical 7,456 per year for a 2004 vehicle, with the record showing 136,850 miles on 25 September 2021, 152,520 miles on 3 October 2022, and 164,039 miles on 6 October 2023. The 15,670-mile gain between 2021 and 2022 and 11,519-mile gain the following year reflect steady private use with no standing periods or abrupt accumulation. The clean pass sheets across three years suggest the previous owner kept basic consumables within limits, though the sparse record leaves little insight into deeper component care. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's 22-year age and 164,039 miles. The MOT data flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but Vauxhall Corsas of this era commonly develop sills and subframe rust unseen by the annual test until advanced. Verify the exhaust emissions system and check for binding calipers during a road trial. Given the twin failed tests with zero defects recorded, confirm with DVSA that those entries were clerical and not concealed faults. The owner clearly met minimum legal standards, yet the absence of advisories on an older high-miler warrants scrutiny of tyre sidewall condition and wiper operation before purchase.