2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · W19 FEB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing wear in consumable components. While the most recent test in October 2025 passed, it introduced new advisories regarding a thin offside front brake pad and perishing damage on the offside front tyre. This follows a similar warning in 2024 regarding thin nearside pads, indicating that the braking system requires attention despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,281 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-usage patterns, moving from 25,232 miles in late 2022 to 29,526 miles in 2025. While this suggests minimal mechanical strain on the engine, low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the cracking and perishing noted on the tyre in the latest inspection. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the history highlights a recurring issue of thinning pads across both axles over the last two years. The failure in 2022 due to an electronic stability control warning lamp and an inoperative engine management light suggests that electrical or sensor faults have occurred previously; these should be verified to ensure no faults remain. Additionally, the age of the tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking, as the low mileage has not necessarily prevented the rubber from drying out over time.