2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SG09 RTO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection in October 2025 at 112,204 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components have been maintained well enough to avoid recurring failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2024, the car covered 14,919 miles, representing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or heavy commuting. The small gap between the October 2023 failure and its subsequent pass shows only 2 miles of travel, which implies a minor fault that was rectified immediately without significant usage. The low annual mileage relative to the age typically mitigates excessive wear on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. Despite the recent clean records, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common vulnerabilities for a Corsa of this era. Given the age and mileage, the chassis requires close scrutiny for structural corrosion along the sills and subframe where rust often develops before becoming a failure point. Verify the condition of the rubber suspension bushes and brake line corrosion, as the MOT does not always catch early stage degradation. Since the record shows no advisories in recent tests, checking for thinning brake pads or uneven tyre wear remains necessary to ensure the previous owner has not merely deferred consumable replacements that are now approaching their legal limit.