2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · ND16 ADV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 44,228 miles resulted in a failure due to an offside front tyre with tread depth below the legal limit and a damaged windscreen. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of failures suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when prompted by the MOT tester rather than monitoring component health proactively. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. This low usage suggests short urban trips, though there is a visible jump in activity between April 2022 and April 2024, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in two years. Prior to this, the vehicle remained very low mileage, often covering fewer than 3,000 miles annually. Such low-mileage patterns can sometimes lead to aging of rubber components and brake corrosion, which aligns with the suspension issues noted in the record. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly, as the April 2024 test at 33,332 miles flagged corroded rear coil springs and oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. Corrosion on springs is a sign of environmental degradation that can lead to structural failure if left untreated. Additionally, the failure in 2023 regarding damaged track rod end dust covers indicates that the steering linkage is prone to wear. The buyer must verify the current condition of all tyres, as the history shows a pattern of reaching the legal minimum depth limit in both 2025 and 2026.