2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FP09 GDO

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 55,240 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass on 16 September 2024 at 47,839 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2009 registration at roughly 3,249 miles per year. The tester logged 40,176 miles in August 2022, 45,037 in August 2023, 47,835 at the failed August 2024 test, and 47,839 when it passed days later, reaching 55,240 by October 2025. The gap between the two 2024 entries is only 18 days with four miles added, indicating the initial failure was administrative or a retest rather than a mechanical defect. Sparse but consistent annual use suggests light running with possible periods of standing. A buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record notes no advisories but does not confirm underside condition. Check the brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes for deterioration from low-use standing, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the car's limited annual mileage. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the absence of recorded faults offers no evidence on consumable wear between tests.