2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SB56 AFA

The Vauxhall Corsa passed its most recent MOT on 12 February 2026 at 111,802 miles, but the result followed a failure the previous day for twin tyre tread breaches, both stop lamps dead, a seriously leaking offside front shock absorber, and a fractured offside front coil spring. The maintenance trend is worsening. Structural corrosion and oil leakage have persisted since at least February 2024, while suspension and braking faults escalated sharply in the February 2026 tests. The owner corrected the dangerous items within 24 hours, yet the volume of advisories carried into the pass shows deferred upkeep across consumables and chassis parts. Recorded mileage sits at 111,802 against a 2007 build, an average of roughly 5,884 miles per year. The car covered 10,581 miles between the February 2024 pass at 92,148 and the February 2025 pass at 102,729, then 9,073 miles to February 2026. Low annual use for a nineteen year old vehicle suggests prolonged standing periods, which aligns with the perishing tyres and corroded subframe mountings flagged repeatedly. No major gaps exist in the annual test record itself. A buyer should physically inspect the front Macpherson strut mountings and subframe prescribed areas. The tester noted corrosion at both locations in February 2025 and again in February 2026, though not yet excessive. The rear coil springs showed corrosion on both sides across three consecutive tests. Verify the offside front constant velocity boot, severely deteriorated in February 2025, has been renewed rather than ignored. Brake condition needs hands on checks. The February 2026 pass still carried worn pitted front discs and thin near side front pads from the prior failure. Confirm the replaced offside front shock and coil spring are genuine parts, not temporary fixes. The minor oil leak and exhaust gas leak trace back to 2024 and remain unresolved advisories.