2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FP09 KVE

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 26 January 2026 at 107,019 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a specific issue was identified and rectified immediately to meet compliance standards, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal requirements for safety and environmental emissions. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between January 2023 at 87,635 miles and January 2025 at 102,696 miles, the car covered 15,061 miles, representing a steady usage rate without extreme strain. The jump of 4,323 miles recorded between the 2025 and 2026 tests indicates low annual use, which typically reduces the mechanical wear on drivetrain components and braking systems compared to high-mileage examples. Given the clean advisory history since 2023, a physical inspection should focus on common failure points for this generation of Corsa that may not yet trigger an MOT failure until critical. Check the structural integrity of the sills and rear wheel arches for corrosion, as rust often develops regardless of mileage. You should also examine the condition of the suspension bushes and check for binding calipers, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from rubber degradation or brake seizing over long periods of inactivity.