2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MK65 DBU

The 2025-11-05 test at 115,908 miles indicates a passing result for the rear exhaust mounting, but the vehicle failed on 2025-11-04, revealing a critical suspension fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorbers. This failure occurred immediately prior to the most recent test, suggesting that the mechanical integrity of the suspension system has deteriorated significantly over the past year, likely through unaddressed neglect or lack of regular servicing. The 2025-11-04 failure was followed by a passing test on 2024-11-01, which shows a clear pattern of rapid mileage accumulation. The vehicle has logged over 10,000 miles since the 2025-11-04 test, a period that likely covered the full lifespan of the vehicle, resulting in substantial wear on critical components such as the ball joint dust covers, oil misting, and worn nearside rear tyres. The maintenance history suggests that while the vehicle has maintained a baseline of operational mileage, the specific faults identified in the 2025-11-04 test and 2025-11-05 test indicate a lack of proactive intervention, which is a major red flag for roadworthiness. The mileage pattern of 10,537 miles per year confirms that the vehicle has been driven for over ten years with a very low mileage accumulation rate. This is typical for a 2015 model, where the vehicle has likely experienced significant wear on the drivetrain and suspension bushings over the last decade. However, the specific faults flagged in the 2025-11-04 and 2025-11-05 test records suggest that this low mileage rate has not been sustained, as the vehicle has failed multiple times on the same critical components. The failure of the rear exhaust mounting and the subsequent suspension fluid leak indicates that the vehicle has not been maintained to the standard required for its age, leading to a structural risk that could compromise safety and fuel economy. Given the recurring faults in the 2025-11-04 and 2025-11-05 test records, particularly the fluid leak and worn ball joint dust covers, a buyer should be prepared to inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and wear on critical components. The suspension bushings, oil misting, and worn tyres are likely the primary points of failure, as the vehicle has failed on all four of these items. A thorough inspection is required to determine whether the vehicle is drivable or if it requires immediate repair to restore its roadworthiness before the 2026-06-18 test date.