2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LR16 ONX

This Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 9 February 2026 at 60,134 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, advisories, or failures at the most recent inspection, indicating that all major safety and emissions systems were operating within acceptable tolerances at that time. The absence of recurring mechanical faults across the entire five-year record suggests consistent, if basic, upkeep rather than reactive repairs. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and typical for a ten-year-old supermini. Between the February 2023 test at 43,350 miles and the February 2026 test at 60,134 miles, the car covered 16,784 miles over three years, averaging roughly 5,600 miles annually. This steady rate points to regular use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. The record shows no anomalous gaps or unexplained jumps in odometer readings, and the annual testing pattern confirms the vehicle has been consistently maintained on a yearly cycle. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The 2016 Corsa platform is known for premature wear on front suspension lower arm bushes and rear axle trailing arm mountings, particularly on models that have spent time on rough urban roads. Check for uneven tyre wear, which can indicate worn tracking or degraded suspension components not severe enough to trigger an MOT failure. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, especially around the flexi-joint and rear silencer box, as these often deteriorate on higher-mileage examples. Brake condition warrants close attention. Even with no recorded advisories, the rear brake calipers on this generation Corsa are prone to sticking, and the handbrake cables can seize if neglected. Test the operation of all lights, the condition of the windscreen for stone chips near the driver's line of sight, and the security of the catalytic converter mounting. A short road test over speed bumps will reveal any clunking from worn anti-roll bar links or deteriorated subframe mounting points that a static MOT inspection might not fully expose.