2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SB09 MVO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history indicates a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 120,441 miles passed without defects, it failed just one mile prior for a fractured offside front coil spring and a blown position lamp. Although these immediate issues were addressed, the presence of multiple failures in 2025 suggests the owner only rectifies mechanical faults when compelled by the MOT testing process. At 17 years old, the recorded 120,441 miles represent an average usage of approximately 7,085 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-medium usage for this age. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 2,500 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 3,656 miles covered between early 2025 and early 2026. This consistency suggests the vehicle is not sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals. A buyer should perform a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure highlighted a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and the 2026 failure involved a broken coil spring. The oil leak noted in January 2025 remains a known issue; although the tester deemed it not excessive, it should be monitored for increasing seepage which could indicate a worsening gasket or seal failure. Additionally, the 2025 failure regarding missing wheel fixings and deep tyre cuts indicates a lapse in basic safety checks, necessitating a verification that all wheel bolts are correctly torqued and tyres show no sidewall damage.