2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VF55 CXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 98,524 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The car failed a test just one week prior at 98,511 miles due to an excessive oil leak from the filter housing and the use of mismatched tyres on the nearside rear axle. While these issues were rectified for the subsequent pass, the frequency of failures suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they prevent a legal certificate. At 98,524 miles, this 2006 Corsa has covered an average of approximately 4,926 miles per year. The data reveals a significant period of inactivity between September 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered only 49 miles in a full year. Such low annual mileage for a vehicle of this age reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which aligns with the severely deteriorated CV boot noted in late 2024. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay to ensure the excessive oil leak reported in October 2025 has been fully resolved and that no residual oil is saturating surrounding rubber hoses or the alternator. The nearside front inner CV boot should be checked for fresh tears or grease leakage, as the previous failure indicates this area is a known point of wear. Given the recent failure for mismatched tyres, verify that the rear axle now has a matching pair of tyres of correct specification to ensure stable vehicle handling and safety.