2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · VF17 AAK

The vehicle presents a stable but occasionally inconsistent maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT pass in August 2025 indicating a functional but aging vehicle. While the car has successfully passed its inspections, the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive servicing. The most recent advisory regarding a perishing offside rear tyre suggests that consumable items are being addressed only when they approach failure thresholds. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a low-to-average usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 57,056 miles, averaging approximately 6,340 miles per year. The records show steady progression, from 29,631 miles in August 2020 to 57,056 miles in August 2025. This gradual increase suggests regular, short-distance use rather than long-distance motorway driving or long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking systems. The shock absorbers have shown a persistent trend of oil misting since at least August 2020, which was noted in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tests. While the vehicle passed in 2023 and 2024, the recurring nature of this fault suggests the dampers may be nearing the end of their effective service life. The significant failure in August 2024, which flagged imbalanced front brakes and service brake efficiency issues, indicates that the braking system requires thorough inspection to ensure no further binding or uneven wear persists. The steering components also require a physical check. The August 2024 failure identified damaged dust covers on both the nearside and offside front track rod ends. Although these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the presence of such wear alongside the tyre perishing noted in 2024 and 2025 implies that the owner may only attend to maintenance when prompted by an MOT failure. A pre-purchase inspection should confirm that the track rod ends and all suspension bushes are secure and free from excessive play.