2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FM18 YVF

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 16 May 2025 at 31,213 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The owner cleared every annual test once the initial administrative failures were resolved. The recorded mileage shows light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car covered 19,036 miles by 6 June 2023, rose to 25,844 miles by 30 May 2024, and reached 31,213 miles by 16 May 2025. That equates to roughly 3,900 miles per year. Two entries on 6 June 2023 and 30 May 2024 show a fail immediately followed by a pass at identical mileages, with no defects listed. This pattern points to administrative or documentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical neglect. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of deferred consumable upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection before purchase. Low annual mileage combined with the 2023 and 2024 dual fail-pass pairs means the car may have stood unused for extended periods. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and corroded brake discs or binding calipers through lack of movement. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the Corsa from checks on structural integrity and exhaust emissions. Inspect the subframe and sills for corrosion, verify brake disc condition, and confirm the coil springs are free of fracture. The clean MOT trail suggests reasonable care, but the low mileage warrants hands-on verification of components prone to deterioration during storage.