2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · FP68 FZH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglect regarding rubber components. While the most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 9,527 miles passed, it concluded with three separate advisories for tyre cracking and perishing. This indicates that despite the low mileage, the tyres are reaching the end of their functional service life due to age-related dry rot and lack of use rather than tread wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,191 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 5,468 miles and August 2024 at 7,265 miles, the car covered fewer than 2,000 miles. This infrequent use likely explains the structural failure of the tyres and the fractured coil spring noted in the August 2024 failure, as vehicles that sit for long periods suffer from component fatigue and rubber degradation-oxidation. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension geometry. The 2024 failure for a broken nearside front coil spring suggests that the suspension components may be brittle or prone to premature failure. You should check for signs of perished rubber bushings and excessive corrosion on the control arms, which often deteriorate when a vehicle remains stationary. Furthermore, the recurring advisories for perishing tyres across 2024 and 2025 mean a full set of tyres likely requires immediate replacement regardless of the remaining tread depth to ensure structural integrity.