2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · MM60 BYH

The 2011 Vauxhall Corsa presents a broadly stable maintenance profile, culminating in a clean pass on 13 November 2025 at 106,220 miles with only minor tyre advisories. The most recent test shows no deterioration in core mechanical or structural areas, suggesting the current keeper has kept consumables in order. However, the record reveals a pattern of minor, recurring defects rather than a fully unblemished history, indicating attentive but not meticulous upkeep over the vehicle’s life. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a fifteen-year-old car. Between the March 2023 test at 95,890 miles and the December 2024 test at 102,279 miles, the car covered 6,389 miles in roughly twenty-one months, then added 3,941 miles in the eleven months leading to the November 2025 test. This equates to an annualised rate close to 7,000 miles, aligning with typical use and suggesting the vehicle has been regularly driven rather than left standing for long periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the front braking system and engine oil sealing. The September 2024 test, both failed and passed entries, flagged worn front brake discs and an oil leak described as not excessive. Although the November 2025 test recorded no such defects, the earlier combination of disc wear and oil seepage warrants a thorough inspection of the front calipers, disc condition, and valve cover or sump gaskets for fresh residue. The corroded exhaust box noted in September 2024 also raises a question about the integrity of the full system, particularly the rear silencer and any visible pipework for perforation or heat-shield security. Tyre condition appears to be a recurring oversight. Both the September 2024 failure and the November 2025 pass cited tyre wear or damage, including an offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm and a nearside front tyre showing cracking or perishing. This suggests basic tyre maintenance was skipped at times, which may reflect on other routine checks. A prospective buyer should examine the age, tread depth, and sidewall condition of all four tyres, along with the spare, and check the suspension bushes and coil springs for any play or corrosion that could accompany neglected running gear.