2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SO17 MBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 with 54,289 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a period of reactive repairs in 2025. While the car previously failed a test due to tyre condition and suspension wear, the clean sheet from the latest inspection indicates that the owner addressed the outstanding mechanical and safety-related issues effectively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage with 10,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 11,637 miles covered between 2025 and 2026. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is driven consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent component seizure and rubber degradation, though the record shows some perishing of tyres in earlier years. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the track rod end ball joint dust covers were flagged repeatedly in both 2024 and 2025. Although these were noted as not yet allowing dirt ingress, the recurring nature of these faults suggests a vulnerability to rubber wear in the steering geometry. The front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in early 2024; a physical inspection should confirm if these have been replaced or if they continue to thin and corrode. The history also highlights a pattern of poor tyre management, including inner edge wear and sidewall damage noted in 2025. The buyer must verify the current depth and alignment of all four tyres to ensure the tracking is not out, which likely caused the uneven wear previously observed. Beyond these consumable items, the record shows no evidence of structural corrosion or serious emission failures, indicating a stable mechanical foundation for a car of this age.