2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FN13 LVY

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 February 2026 at 61,604 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding successful tests show no advisories or recurring faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent compliance with MOT standards rather than a pattern of worsening mechanical condition. Recorded mileage sits at 61,604 miles against a 2013 registration, equating to roughly 4,739 miles per year and confirming light use for its age. The DVSA data shows a notable gap between 22 May 2023 at 29,104 miles and 11 May 2024 at 48,334 miles, where the car covered nearly 19,000 miles in a single year, then dropped back to low annual use of around 8,000 and 4,900 miles in the following periods. A failed test on 10 May 2024 at 48,326 miles preceded the pass one day later at 48,334 miles, with no defects listed on either entry, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a repair requirement. The clean advisory record across all tests means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. Low mileage combined with the 2023 to 2024 usage spike implies the car may have stood idle for extended periods before that year, a pattern that can allow brake calipers to seize or tyres to develop flat spots without showing on the MOT. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for hidden rust, verify the brake calipers are free from binding after the standing periods, and confirm tyre sidewall condition given the low annual rotation. The absence of recorded defects does not substitute for a hands-on check of consumables and chassis before purchase.