2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LS60 PFA

The 2024‑01‑16 MOT at 94,070 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards; however, the preceding 2024‑01‑12 test at 93,969 miles recorded multiple failures, showing that recent remedial work has likely resolved prior issues and the maintenance trend is not consistently stable. Over the 16‑year lifespan the recorded mileage averages about 5,900 miles per year, but the data reveal uneven usage: after a slow increase from 2016‑01‑02 (33,333 miles) to 2018‑12‑19 (56,616 miles) the annual mileage rose sharply, reaching 9,483 miles in the single year between 2023‑01‑12 and 2024‑01‑12, suggesting the car has been driven more intensively in recent years. Recurring faults point to areas that merit close inspection: the 2022‑01‑11 and 2024‑01‑12 records show off‑side rear shock absorber fluid leaks and a fractured coil spring, while repeated tyre wear close to the legal limit and side‑wall cracking appear in 2019‑12‑18, 2020‑12‑18 and 2024‑01‑12 entries; the 2022‑01‑11 and 2024‑01‑12 tests also flagged excessive brake pad wear and worn discs, indicating that suspension bushes, shock seals, brake components and tyre condition should be examined for wear, corrosion or damage. A buyer should therefore verify the integrity of the rear shock absorbers and coil spring, assess the condition of all four tyres including tread depth and sidewall perishing, confirm that brake pads and discs meet minimum thickness standards, test all lighting functions and the registration plate lamp, and look for any signs of structural rust or previous repair quality, as these items have been the most frequently cited defects in the vehicle’s history.