2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LT14 XGJ

A persistent pattern of minor electrical and lighting defects defines this Corssa's MOT history, with each of the three recorded failures sharing the same underlying theme of straightforward lamp and visibility issues rather than any structural or mechanical deterioration. The most recent test on 6 December 2025 produced a pass with no advisories, immediately following a same-day fail for a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp and an insufficient front windscreen washer fluid supply. A previous failure on 16 December 2024 cited a dipped beam headlamp not working on the nearside, an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, and an offside front wiper that did not clear the screen effectively. An earlier failure on 17 December 2021 recorded a non-working nearside rear position lamp and a nearside stop lamp failure, with both 2021 advisories also flagging perished and edge-worn front tyres. Taken together, the document shows that the braking, suspension, steering, exhaust, and corrosion categories have remained free from advisories across the entire five-test sequence, with all defects confined to the relatively benign areas of exterior lighting and wiper/washer function, items easily addressed during routine servicing. Against an age of roughly twelve years, the recorded 87,385 miles equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 7,282 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a vehicle of this type and suggests regular if unremarkable use. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with annual MOT entries from 2021 through 2025 indicating continuous road use rather than extended periods off the road. The mileage progression appears steady and proportionate to the annual test intervals, with no evidence of sudden surges or clusters of low-mileage years that might otherwise mask long periods of inactivity. This consistent usage pattern should mean that the typical wear items such as brake pads, discs, clutches, and cooling system components have been exercised regularly, reducing the likelihood of seized mechanisms or seized-on brake calipers that often afflict cars left standing. For a prospective buyer, the lighting and wiper defects recorded across 2021, 2024, and 2025 are minor in isolation, but the recurrence of stop lamp failures on the nearside rear warrants specific attention. On inspection, every exterior lamp should be checked in person, including the nearside rear stop lamp, position lamp, registration plate illumination, and the nearside dipped beam, as these have all been recorded as non-functioning at different points. A walk-around with the ignition on, followed by repeated pedal applications while observing the rear lamps, will confirm current operation. The front wiper sweep pattern should be assessed for streaking or unwiped zones across the driver's side arc, and the washer system should be verified as producing an adequate jet pattern rather than a dribble, since the 2025 fail specified insufficient washer liquid reaching the screen. The 2021 advisories for perished and edge-worn front tyres point to a need to inspect the current set for cracking of the sidewalls, particularly on the nearside, and uneven inner or outer shoulder wear that can indicate worn suspension bushes or alignment drift. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and rougher road surfaces, as the high-mileage twelve-year-old platform commonly develops wear in the front wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar linkages. The brakes should be tested for a firm pedal with no excessive travel, and any pulling to one side under steady braking may suggest a binding caliper. Finally, with the cooling system, ancillary drive belt, and exhaust untouched by advisories in the record, a thorough under-bonnet check for coolant leaks, perished rubber hoses, and exhaust corrosion at the mounting points remains prudent given the vehicle's age and mileage.