2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · MV07 JSZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed the most recent test in January 2026 at 97,849 miles, it failed one day prior due to multiple significant defects including a major exhaust leak, worn anti-roll bar linkages, and incorrect headlight aim. The persistence of a non-excessive oil leak across every test since 2024 indicates a long-term seal issue that has not been successfully addressed. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 97,849 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,150 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant surge of 14,248 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 14,865 miles in the final year. This recent acceleration in usage likely caused the rapid degradation observed in rubber components and tyres, as evidenced by all four tyres reaching the legal limit or showing signs of per in the January 2026 test. A prospective buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the anti-roll bar linkages have been flagged as excessively worn in two consecutive years. The corroded offside rear brake pipe noted in 2025 requires a physical check to ensure the corrosion has not progressed toward structural failure despite the pass. Additionally, the offside front seat belt webbing remains damaged, and the buyer should verify that the offside front CV boot, which was severely deteriorated in 2024, was replaced without leaving leaks that would indicate imminent joint failure.