2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SW17 PCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing age-related degradation. The most recent test on August 25, 2025, at 33,398 miles, resulted in a failure due to headlamp aim and suspension components. While the car passed after immediate rectification, the presence of a worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush and deteriorated exhaust mounts indicates that rubber and metal components are beginning to perish despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,711 miles per year. There is a consistent pattern of low usage, with only 1,623 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 1,492 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low mileage typically suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often leads to the specific surface corrosion issues seen in this record when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus closely on the braking system and exhaust assembly. Records from September 2022 and 2023 highlight recurring issues with brake disc corrosion, pitting, and fluctuating performance. The August 2025 test noted a marginal parking brake efficiency of only 16%, which is dangerously close to the legal limit and suggests the calipers or cables may be seizing from lack of use. The deteriorated exhaust silencer and mounts noted in the 2025 test should also be inspected for thinning metal to prevent a structural failure in the near future.