2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SH59 CBY

The 2009 Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 82,223 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests show no advisories or recurring faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory compliance rather than deferred repair. Recorded mileage sits at 82,223 against an age of roughly seventeen years, equating to about 4,837 miles per annum. The December 2023 failure at 75,228 miles was followed eight days later by a pass at 75,292 miles, with no defects listed on either entry, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded minor rectification rather than mechanical neglect. Annual increments stay low: 71,503 in November 2022, 75,292 by December 2023, 79,534 in December 2024. Such low accumulation implies light use, though prolonged standing between runs can age tyres, seals, and brake components invisibly. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers, as static MOT passes do not expose latent wear. The absence of advisories across five years is favourable but does not certify structural integrity beneath sills or subframes. Given the car's age, check exhaust emissions hardware and underbody for rust before purchase.