2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LT18 UAA

The 2018 Vauxhall Corsa presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 14 August 2025, recording 72,637 miles with zero defects. That result marks a return to form after a failed test on 1 November 2024 at 67,953 miles, where the tester flagged a damaged nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover and an electronic stability control warning lamp fault. Both issues were rectified before the same-day retest passed, suggesting the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than ignoring them. The maintenance trend over the full record is broadly stable, with no recurring structural or mechanical failures and no evidence of worsening corrosion, suspension degradation, or brake faults across five consecutive annual tests. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,080 miles per year sits squarely within the typical range for an eight-year-old supermini. The intervals between tests show a consistent pattern: 5,498 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, 5,783 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, and 4,684 miles between November 2024 and August 2025. That slight dip in the most recent period could indicate lighter use or a shorter ownership spell, but nothing in the record suggests long periods of standing or suspicious mileage anomalies. The odometer readings are clean and progressive, with no gaps or reversals that would raise concern. From a mechanical standpoint, the only notable defect on file is the nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deterioration seen in November 2024. A split or perished gaiter on that component allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter, accelerating wear on the joint itself. Although the defect was repaired for the retest, a buyer should still inspect the track rod end play and the condition of the replacement gaiter in person, along with the offside equivalent for symmetry. The electronic stability control lamp fault from the same failed test also warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm no stored fault codes remain in the ABS or ESC module, particularly if the vehicle has had recent wheel speed sensor or brake work. Beyond the recorded defects, a physical inspection should focus on the front suspension lower arms and bushes for any play or perishing typical of a Corsa at this mileage, the condition of the brake discs and pads given the typical urban duty cycle of this model, and the underside for any corrosion on the sills, subframe, or exhaust mounting points. Tyre condition and age should also be checked, as uneven wear on the front axle can point to lingering tracking issues following the track rod end repair. The overall record is reassuring, but these checks will confirm that the repair work was carried out to a lasting standard.