2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · RJ64 WKT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test in November 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent inspection on 25 November 2025 at 61,242 miles failed due to multiple critical defects involving the braking system, engine management, and tyres. While these issues were rectified to achieve a pass, the failure indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they fail legal inspections rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 61,242 miles, this 11-year-old Corsa has an average of approximately 5,567 miles per year. This low usage profile is consistent with the gaps between tests, such as the 6,913 miles driven between December 2024 and November 2025. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components. The 2023 test specifically noted tyre perishing and cracking on both front wheels, suggesting the vehicle may sat for long periods, causing the rubber to dry out despite the low recorded mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking assembly,, as the 2025 failure flagged both thin pads and pitted, scored discs. This suggests the components were allowed to reach their absolute limit before replacement, which can lead to caliper damage over time. The inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp noted in the same 2025 test requires a diagnostic scan to ensure a sensor fault was not simply cleared or bypassed to pass the test. Additionally, check the age of the current tyres for sidewall cracking, as the history shows the vehicle is prone to age-related rubber failure regardless of tread depth.