2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MJ10 RCY

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 20 April 2026 at 117,907 miles with no recorded defects. This follows a significant failure in December 2025 where the tester flagged a multitude of mechanical and structural issues. While the current pass suggests recent repairs were made, the 2025 failure reveals a history of deferred maintenance regarding suspension and lighting components. The owner addressed a fractured offside rear coil spring, a worn track rod end, and multiple lighting failures to achieve the passing grade, indicating a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. At 117,907 miles over 16 years, the Corsa averages approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent testing intervals, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. However, the low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from the environmental-related degradation seen in the records. The primary concern for a potential buyer is the extent of corrosion across the chassis. The December 2025 test noted widespread corrosion on the front sub-frame, front suspension arms, Macpherson strut, and rear suspension arm mounting brackets. While the tester classified these as not seriously weakened at that time, the presence of rust across multiple structural points suggests the vehicle is reaching a stage of degradation. A thorough physical inspection of the sub-frame and mounting points is essential to ensure that the corrosion has not progressed beyond surface level since the last advisory.