2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FL58 WJO

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 8 May 2025 at 93,431 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failed test on 29 April 2025 at the same mileage raises a question, as the failure was logged with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits low for an 18-year-old vehicle, with 93,431 recorded miles equating to roughly 5,191 per year. The record shows 69,463 miles on 9 December 2021, then 76,030 by 12 May 2023 and 80,035 by 9 May 2024, before the jump to 93,431 across the two 2025 entries. A gap exists between December 2021 and May 2023 with no interim test, and the final year saw about 13,400 miles added, above the long-term average. The history is sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects listed on any pass. Given the absence of flagged faults, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as a 2008 Corsa at this age commonly suffers sills, subframe, and suspension bush degradation not captured by a defect-free MOT. The brake discs, calipers, and coil springs warrant physical measurement, since the low annual use implies long standing periods that accelerate seizing and surface rust. The repeated clean results and low mileage suggest previous owners kept basic statutory testing current but offer no evidence of proactive mechanical care. Verify the April 2025 failure context with DVSA, then assess tyre condition and exhaust emissions in person before purchase.