2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KF05 OKL

The 2005 Vauxhall Corsa passed its most recent MOT on 10 December 2025 at 121,805 miles, confirming current roadworthiness after a previous failure on 3 December 2025 that cited a seriously weakened front brake disc and inability to test brake performance. The recent pass indicates that the brake disc defect has been remedied, though the recurring oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)) remains present but is classified as not excessive. The recorded mileage of 121,805 at 21 years of age translates to roughly 5,800 miles per year, a figure lower than typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests periods of reduced usage or long standing intervals. Mileage accumulation shows relative stability with a notable rise between 2022 and 2025, increasing from 104,606 miles in January 2022 to 121,805 miles in December 2025, a gain of 17,199 miles over three years, or about 5,733 miles annually, while earlier intervals such as 2019 to 2021 rose by 8,742 miles in two years. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the front brake assembly, verifying disc thickness and pad condition, and examine the offside front shock absorbers and suspension bushes for oil misting or damping loss, as these components have repeatedly appeared as advisories or failures. Inspection of the constant‑velocity joint boots, especially the nearside front and offside front boots, is essential given their severe deterioration in the 2023 test. The rear stop lamp and parking brake efficiency, both recorded as deficiencies in 2022, merit functional checks, as does the condition of the offside rear coil spring that fractured in 2018. Finally, the tyre wear pattern on the inner edges noted since 2021 and the presence of an oil leak should be assessed for ongoing mechanical health.