2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SA67 UDD

The 2017 Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 May 2026 at 70,644 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the strongest possible outcome and indicates the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical and structural order. The preceding test history shows a clear resolution of earlier faults rather than a pattern of recurring or worsening failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old car. Between the May 2023 test at 27,411 miles and the May 2024 test at 39,098 miles, the car covered roughly 11,687 miles in twelve months, then slowed to approximately 15,129 miles over the following year to reach 54,227 miles by May 2025. The most recent annual interval, from May 2025 to May 2026, shows just 16,417 miles added, which remains within normal use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of standing or tampering. The 2025 failure is the most technically significant entry in the record. The tester flagged a fractured or broken nearside front coil spring under item 5.3.1 (b) (i), a serious suspension defect that directly affects ride height, handling, and tyre wear. The fact that this defect does not reappear in the 2026 pass confirms the spring was replaced, which is a positive indicator of corrective repair. Buyers should still inspect the front suspension in person, checking for uneven ride height, clunking over bumps, and uneven tyre wear on both front wheels to confirm the repair was done properly and that the opposite-side spring and dampers are in comparable condition. The central rear seat belt webbing flagged as slightly damaged or frayed in the 2025 tests is a minor interior defect that does not affect the primary restraint systems. The 2026 clean result suggests it was either repaired or reassessed as acceptable. The 2023 windscreen advisory for damage not affecting the driver's view is cosmetic and common on higher-mileage vehicles. A buyer should verify the windscreen has not developed new chips or cracks since the May 2026 test and confirm the rear seat belt retracts and locks correctly under sudden pull. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that had a genuine suspension fault identified and fixed, with no outstanding defects at its most recent inspection.