2020 Vauxhall Corsa SE 1.2L Petrol · SA20 DYX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 March 2026 with 107,481 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears improving following a period of mechanical wear. While the car suffered a failure in early 2025, the clean sheet from the latest test indicates that the identified faults were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 18,000 miles per annum. There is a significant surge in usage between March 2024 and March 2025, where the car covered 23,806 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation continued with another 11,188 miles recorded between the 2025 and 2026 tests. Such mileage puts accelerated stress on drivetrain components, bushings, and suspension assemblies compared to average private use patterns. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the nearside front arm ball joint showed a clear progression of wear. It moved from slight play in March 2024 to an excessive wear failure in March 2025. Although the 2026 test showed no defects, the high annual mileage suggests that other rubber components and tie rod ends may be nearing the end of their functional life. Checking for brake disc thinning and uneven tyre wear is also advisable given the consistent high-mile usage history.