2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MT51 AND

This Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its MOT history. The most recent test on 14 January 2025 at 74,976 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed its tests on 13 January 2025 and 9 February 2023, the records show no specific defects for these failures, suggesting the issues were minor or corrected immediately. The vehicle has covered 74,976 miles over 17 years, averaging roughly 4,410 miles per year. This is significantly lower than the UK national average. Between 9 February 2023 and 14 January 2025, the odometer rose from 69,155 to 74,976 miles, confirming a consistent but light usage pattern of approximately 3,000 miles per year in the most recent period. The absence of recorded advisories or defects across multiple years is unusual for a vehicle of this age. It suggests a clean history, but the low annual mileage increases the risk of components deteriorating due to inactivity. A buyer should specifically check for perished rubber seals, flat spots on tyres, and potential seizing of brake calipers or sticking suspension bushes. Given the 2009 manufacture date, structural corrosion remains the primary concern despite the clean MOT record. I recommend a physical inspection of the chassis rails and sills. The lack of documented failures regarding exhaust emissions or oil leaks is positive, but a manual check of the fluid levels and service intervals is necessary to ensure the engine has been maintained despite the low mileage.