2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KD06 ETZ

The 2025‑09‑11 MOT at 106,768 miles marks the vehicle as failing to meet roadworthiness standards, with a cascade of serious defects including corroded near‑ and off‑side rear brake hoses, binding rear service brakes, parking‑brake efficiency below requirements, an insecure off‑side front intermediate drop arm, excessive play in the off‑side track‑rod end ball joint, a rough wheel bearing, and a steering system that locks roughly lock‑to‑lock. Since the September 2023 test, which recorded only slight steering rack play, the car has moved from a pass to a comprehensive failure, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. The mileage has risen steadily from 40,392 miles in April 2017 to 106,768 miles in September 2025, averaging about 5,300 miles per year, which is low for a 20‑year‑old car but shows continuous use rather than long periods of standing. Notable jumps include an increase of 12,895 miles between the September 2023 and September 2024 tests, and a 16,135‑mile rise from the March 2023 to March 2024 test, confirming regular driving rather than idle storage. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear brake hose ferrules and calipers for corrosion and binding, verify the condition of the parking‑brake mechanism, and examine the off‑side front drop arm, track‑rod end and steering rack for excessive play or looseness. The history of recurring lower‑arm pin and bush wear, plus previous exhaust leaks and missing hanger, means the suspension bushes, ball joints, anti‑roll bar linkages and exhaust system should be checked for rust, movement and integrity. Tyre condition and brake pad thickness should also be assessed, as the low annual mileage does not guarantee absence of wear.