2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SW59 LZL

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 8 May 2025 at 91,959 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The latest test shows a clean pass with no defects logged, though the same date also carries a failed attempt with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to this, the vehicle passed without issue in April 2024 and April 2023, indicating no escalating wear or recurring advisory pattern across the three-year span. Recorded mileage stands at 91,959 against a 2010 build, equating to roughly 5,747 miles per year and marking this as a low-use example for its age. The odometer moved from 76,347 on 18 April 2023 to 81,795 on 17 April 2024, then to 91,959 by 8 May 2025, showing a gentle rise of around 5,400 and 10,000 miles in successive periods. No lengthy test gaps exist; the longest interval between tests is just over thirteen months. Such low annual coverage paired with the clean record suggests light motoring, though standing time between runs may have occurred and is not captured by the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's sixteen-year age and the limits of an MOT pass that logs no advisories. The April 2024 failure at 81,793 miles with no defects recorded, followed by a pass next day, points to a documentation or presentation error rather than a repaired fault, so the tester's worksheet should be requested to confirm. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant a ramp check, as DVSA tests on older Vauxhalls frequently miss early floor pan or sill rust unseen from the test bay. The absence of flagged tyre, exhaust emission, or binding caliper issues across all entries implies previous owners kept consumables within limits, but no history of proactive advisory clearance exists to evidence deeper care. Given the low mileage, verify cambelt interval compliance and fluid condition in person, since light use can mask degraded rubber and stagnant coolant better than high-mileage wear would reveal.