2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SD68 ADO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating mechanical condition as mileage increased. While the most recent test on 12 June 2026 at 131,561 miles passed without defects, it followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple issues including the headlamp aim, horn, and an inoperative engine management light. The recurring appearance of the MIL fault across several years suggests a persistent electronic issue that has been cleared or bypassed rather than repaired at the root cause. The mileage pattern indicates high intensity for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging over 16,000 miles per year. There is a significant surge in usage between January 2024 and May 2025, where the car covered approximately 30,000 miles in just sixteen months. This rapid accumulation correlates with a sharp spike in mechanical failures recorded during the May 2025 test, which marked the lowest point in the vehicle's documented history with a list of faults including ball joints, CV boots, shock absorbers, and structural tyre failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components given the repeated failures. The 2025 record flagged excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joints and anti-roll bar ball joints, alongside a split CV boot on the nearside drive shaft. These issues indicate high stress on the front-end assembly. Additionally, the front oil leak noted in 2025 should be monitored to ensure it has not progressed into a significant leak, as the high-mileage nature of the engine puts pressure on seals.