2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SB10 OTC

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance trend shows a significant decline in mechanical oversight. While it passed its most recent test on November 20 2025 at 94,391 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior that revealed multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a series of structural and mechanical failures in 2025 suggests the vehicle is now only being repaired when necessary for testing rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old car, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. However, the data shows a gap of 12,681 miles between August 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 12,732 miles covered in the following year. This low annual usage often correlates with the age-related degradation seen in the record, such as perishing tyres and corroded coil springs and brake hoses, which often occur when a vehicle sits for long periods rather than being driven frequently. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front sub-frame, as the 2023 failure identified it as seriously weakened by corrosion. Although this appears to have been addressed, the 2025 report of corroded front coil springs and corroded rear brake hose ferrules indicates that structural rust is active across the chassis. The front brake discs are also pitted and scored, and the recurring mention of cracking tyre sidewalls suggests rubber components are failing due to age rather than wear. The persistent oil leak and exhaust leak from the back box to centre section joint noted in the 2025 test indicate ongoing mechanical issues that require monitoring. Given the recent failure for missing brake pedal anti-slip provisions and incorrect headlamp aim, the buyer should verify that all repairs following the November failure were performed correctly. The vehicle is at a stage where age-related corrosion and suspension fatigue will likely require increasingly frequent and costly intervention.