2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FT09 DRX

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is highly questionable and shows a trend of worsening mechanical and structural condition. The most recent recorded test in January 2022 at 148,809 miles resulted in a significant failure with multiple critical safety and structural defects. Given that no further data is provided for over four years, the vehicle's current legal status is unverified and the previous record suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance where faults are only addressed after they cause a test failure. The vehicle has covered 148,809 miles over 17 years, averaging approximately 8,753 miles per year. This figure is consistent with typical usage for a car of this age. However, there is a notable gap in the testing history between August 2020 and January 2022, during which the car covered 6,121 miles. The rapid transition from a pass in 2020 to a catastrophic failure in 2022 indicates that components were allowed to deteriorate significantly to the point of failure between those intervals. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity and suspension assembly. The 2022 test flagged severe corrosion on the offside rear integral body structure that significantly reduced rigidity, which was previously masked by tape. This is a major structural concern. Additionally, the front sub-frame and suspension arms show persistent corrosion. The failure of the offside front upper Macpherson strut mounting and a previously fractured coil spring in 2022 suggest the front-end geometry is under significant stress and may not have been professionally overhauled recently. The braking system also requires immediate attention. The record shows recurring issues with imbalanced brakes across both axles, binding calipers, and worn or pitted discs. The presence of a front lower oil leak and a leaking fuel pipe union in the January 2022 report further points to a lack of preventative maintenance. The persistent supplementary restraint system warning lamp recorded in both 2018 and 2022 indicates a fault in the airbag system that remains unaddressed, representing a serious safety risk for any occupants.