2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GV09 PDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a maintenance trend that leans towards worsening mechanical and structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 117,241 miles, it failed that same session due to a major exhaust leak and an inability to complete emissions testing. The persistence of an oil leak across both the 2024 and 2025 records indicates a recurring engine issue that has not been fully rectified, rather than a transient or consumable fault. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 117,241 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,900 miles, which aligns with typical low-mileage patterns for this age. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, and 3,000 miles between July 2023 and June 2024. Low mileage often masks age-related degradation of rubber components and seals rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the front and rear sub-frames, which were already flagged for corrosion in 2023. Given the age of the vehicle and the recurring exhaust-related failures, this corrosion is likely to progress. The previous failure due to a fractured offside front coil spring in 2024 suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the exhaust system requires a thorough check to ensure the major leak that caused the 2025 failure has been properly replaced and not merely patched.