2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SA63 NLO

The Vauxhall Corsa presents in a sound roadworthiness state as of its most recent MOT on 23 September 2025 at 119,864 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A serious cluster of suspension and steering faults recorded in the failed test of 15 September 2023 at 96,378 miles — including fractured coil springs on both front corners, a worn Macpherson strut bush, and deteriorated track rod end dust covers — appears to have been addressed comprehensively. The subsequent three annual tests, covering roughly 23,500 miles, have all been clean, indicating the underlying issues were rectified rather than patched and that the car has since been maintained to a consistent standard. The mileage profile is straightforward and unremarkable. The vehicle has covered 119,864 miles over thirteen years, averaging approximately 9,220 miles per year, which is typical for a small hatchback of this age. The record shows steady, incremental accumulation: 81,444 miles in August 2022, 96,382 miles in September 2023, 103,842 miles in September 2024, and 119,864 miles in September 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, suggesting regular use without prolonged periods of inactivity or extreme high-mileage stints. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension carefully despite the clean recent history. Both front coil springs were fractured in 2023, and the Macpherson strut top bush was excessively worn, meaning replacement components were fitted at that time. Check for uneven ride height, clunking over speed bumps, and uneven tyre wear, which would indicate the replacements are not settling correctly or that substandard parts were used. The rear brake setup has not been flagged since 2022, but the mileage accumulated since then — nearly 38,000 miles — means rear brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve a close check for wear and binding. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, as a car of this age and mileage operating in UK conditions will be well into its corrosion lifecycle. The advisory on front brake discs and pads from August 2022 at 81,444 miles was minor, but with nearly 40,000 miles added since, verify that the front braking system still has adequate disc thickness and pad life remaining.