2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KV58 AFU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, having passed on 8 January 2026 at 125,689 miles with no defects recorded. That pass came one day after a failure on 7 January 2026 at 125,685 miles, where the tester also recorded no defects. The immediate re-test pass indicates the failure was likely a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the most recent certificate is clean. Looking back, the January 2025 pass at 119,260 miles and the January 2024 pass at 113,308 miles were also defect-free, so the maintenance trend is stable and the car has consistently presented well at test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a lightly used vehicle for its age. Over roughly 18 years, the recorded 125,689 miles equates to about 6,983 miles per year, which is typical. The car covered about 6,429 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, then about 6,429 miles again between January 2025 and January 2026, showing steady, even usage with no signs of prolonged standing or heavy commercial-style wear. Because the MOT history contains no advisories or recurring faults, there are no specific suspension, brake, or structural concerns flagged by the testers. That said, a pre-purchase inspection should still focus on the usual age-related items for a 2008 Corsa: check the rear axle beam and coil springs for corrosion, listen for suspension bush noise over speed bumps, and verify the brake discs and pads for even wear. Tyres and wiper blades are consumables and may need attention regardless of the clean test history. Overall, the record suggests a well-maintained example with no red flags from the DVSA data.