2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · G12 LLO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 100,932 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior due to a split CV boot and an inoperative registration plate lamp. The presence of an oil leak has been noted consistently since June 2023, though classified as "excessive" in mid-2024, suggesting a pertinent engine-related seal failure that requires ongoing monitoring. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle from 2008, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year over its eighteen-year lifespan. However, there is a significant gap in usage between June 2023 (98,602 miles) and July 2024 (100,179 miles), where the car covered only 2,300 miles in a full year. Such low annual often leads to age-related rubber degradation, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking tyres noted in the 2023 inspection. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the persistent oil leak, as the severity has fluctuated over time. The offside front drive shaft CV boot was recently replaced following a failure, but the area should be checked for grease leakage to prevent premature joint failure. Additionally, the structural damage to the offside rear outer sill reported in 2023 warrants a close inspection for corrosion to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis remains sound, as sills are prone to hidden rust on vehicles of this era.