2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SB56 NJN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, passing its latest test in April 2026 at 83,471 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance history shows an improving trend following a significant period of mechanical neglect in May 2025. While the 2025 test failed due to multiple steering, lighting, and tyre issues, the clean sheet from the most recent inspection indicates that the previous owner has addressed the critical safety and mechanical faults that had accumulated over the preceding years. At approximately 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 83,471 miles is low, averaging roughly 4,174 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the intervals between tests, such as the 5,563 miles covered between May 2024 and May 2025. However, low mileage on an aged vehicle often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the recurring reports of deteriorated drive shaft boots and perishing tyres noted in the records from 2023 to 2025. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the steering rack inner joints and track rod ends showed persistent play across multiple years. Although these were cleared after the 2025 failure, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the components may be prone to wear. The persistent oil leak has remained present since at least 2023; while the tester classified it as not excessive, it should be monitored to ensure it does not accelerate or indicate a failing engine seal.