2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SW16 XDH

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on April 6, 2026 at 73,935 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by rapid passes. In both 2025 and 2026, the car failed the initial test but passed the re-test just days later. This suggests the owner is reactive rather than proactive, addressing defects only when necessitated by a legal requirement rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid a failure altogether. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 58,800 miles and the 2025 test at 64,274 miles, the car covered 5,474 miles, while the subsequent year saw an increase of 9,661 miles. This steady usage indicates no unusual periods of neglect or long periods of standing, which typically helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake lines. A buyer should investigate the specific components that caused the failures in April 2025 and April 2026, as the provided summary does not list the exact defects. Given the short interval between failure and pass, these were likely minor consumable items such as light bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks. Considering the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and a check of the suspension bushes are essential to ensure no hidden structural rust is developing despite the clean MOT history.