2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KV09 YML

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the documented history over the last three years. The most recent test on 24 August 2021 at 91,187 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just three days prior at the same mileage. This suggests a minor, perhaps non-mechanical, item that was rectified immediately, as the vehicle has since maintained a clean inspection record without recurring mechanical or structural failures throughout the recorded period. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between September 2018 (69,524 miles) and November 2019 (83,092 miles), where the car covered over 13,000 miles in fourteen months, followed by a much slower pace leading to the 2021 tests. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid acidification, and corrosion on exposed metal surfaces. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the rear arches and sills, which are prone to corrosion on this generation of Corsa. Given the low annual mileage, it is vital to inspect the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or perished caused by age rather than wear. The MOT record does not flag binding calipers or thin discs, but a manual check of the braking system is necessary to ensure that components have not seized during the periods of inactivity.