2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LS17 MWE

The most recent MOT on 2025-12-22 recorded a failure due to two critical issues: the offside front road wheel was slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) and both track rod end ball joint dust covers were excessively damaged , allowing dirt ingress (2.1.3 (g) (ii)). These failures occurred at 46,714 miles, just 6 miles below the current recorded mileage of 46,720. The distortion of a road wheel raises safety concerns, as it could affect handling or indicate underlying suspension damage. A prior MOT on the same date (2025-12-22) recorded a pass with similar but less severe issues: the offside front wheel was distorted, and the track rod end dust covers were damaged but still functional. This suggests a worsening trend in the condition of the track rod end components, which were first noted in 2023-01-21 (damaged but preventing dirt ingress) and again in 2025-01-18 (same issue). The progression from “damaged but functional” to “excessively damaged” indicates neglect or accelerated deterioration. The vehicle’s mileage of 46,720 miles over 9 years equates to ~5,191 miles per year , which is low for its age. This could imply light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to component degradation (e.g., rubber parts drying out, suspension stiffness). However, the low mileage also suggests less wear on high-mileage components like brakes and drivetrain parts, though this is not confirmed by the MOT history. The recurring issues with track rod end dust covers and the recent wheel distortion point to potential suspension or alignment problems .