2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SL18 UUZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging wear. The most recent test in March 2026 at 46,355 miles identified a minor defect regarding a nearside rear wheel bearing with slight play. While the car passed the test, this indicates that components are beginning to reach the end of their service life after several years of operation with no recorded faults. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Between March 2022 and March 2024, the car covered only 10,102 miles, suggesting very light use. However, there was a noticeable increase in usage between April 2024 and March 2025, where the vehicle clocked 9,577 miles in a single year. This increased activity correlates with the appearance of tyre-related advisories, as the higher mileage likely placed more stress on rubber components and suspension compared to previous periods of lower mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the nearside rear wheel bearing to determine if the play has progressed into audible noise or mechanical failure. The 2025 advisory regarding perishing and cracking on multiple tyres suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which can lead to dry rot regardless of low tread depth. Physical inspection of the tyre sidewalls and the overall suspension bushings is necessary to ensure that the fluctuating usage patterns have not caused uneven wear or accelerated degradation of the chassis components.