2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · GE56 ASH

The 2016 Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 82,610 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 September 2024 at 76,224 miles, reversed two days later on 9 September 2024 at the same mileage with a pass and no defects noted, suggesting a clerical or non-mechanical rejection rather than a repair requirement. Recorded mileage sits at 82,610 against a ten-year lifespan, an average of roughly 8,261 miles per year and typical for the age. The DVSA data shows steady annual accumulation: 54,514 miles in September 2022, 65,022 in September 2023, 76,224 in September 2024, and 82,610 in September 2025. Annual gains of around 9,000 to 11,000 miles indicate consistent private use with no standing periods or abrupt high-mileage jumps. The history is sparse on faults, with no advisories logged across any entry. A clean MOT sequence with zero advisories implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the absence of flagged wear means the buyer cannot rely on the record to confirm suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion status. The September 2024 fail with no defects recorded warrants a check of the original refusal reason, as DVSA systems occasionally log administrative holds mislabelled as failures. In person, the buyer should still inspect structural integrity for underbody rust, verify coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue, and measure brake disc thickness and tyre tread. The record offers no evidence of recurring mechanical risk, but a ten-year-old Corsa at this mileage demands a hands-on check of consumables the test did not capture.