2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SC65 WMJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on February 5, 2026, 89,461 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The failure just one mile prior to the successful test highlighted critical safety issues, including a thin nearside front brake lining, a binding caliper, and an insecure nearside front Macpherson strut mounting. While the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the presence of these faults suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical use for this age, averaging approximately 8,133 miles per year over its eleven-year life. The record shows a steady accumulation of roughly 9,500 miles between February 2024 and January 2025, and another 14,847 miles between January 2025 and February 2026. This consistent usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which helps explain the gradual wear seen on rubber-based components and braking systems noted in the advisories. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the Macpherson strut bracket is now properly secured and not suffering from structural fatigue. The previous binding nearside front brake requires a close look at the caliper piston and disc surface for signs of heat damage or uneven glazing that could indicate recurring failure. Given the history of front tyres reaching the legal limit in 2025, the current set of tyres should be checked for uneven wear or sidewall cracking to ensure the previous alignment issues identified by the tester have been fully replaced with high-quality units.