2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WH17 CPF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 65,430 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a significant failure involving multiple mechanical and lighting defects. The record shows that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT test failure, as evidenced by the transition from a heavy failure in 2024 to a pass a year later after the listed issues were rectified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,270 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 42,929 miles and November 2024 at 58,376 miles, the car covered 15,447 miles in a single year, followed by 7,053 miles leading to the 2025 test. This suggests a period of much intensive use which explains the accelerated wear seen on rubber components and consumables, such as the perished tyres and shock absorbers recorded in the history. A buyer must scrutinise the front-end suspension due to recurring issues with steering components. The November 2025 failure flagged excessive play in the offside track rod end and an excessively worn offside front Macpherson strut bush. While these were likely replaced, a physical inspection should check for any remaining play in the steering or uneven tyre wear caused by poor alignment geometry. The persistent misting on the nearside front shock absorber noted since 2023 indicates a slow seal leak that should be monitored for signs of imminent total failure. Electrical and safety systems also require attention. The 2024 failure for an inoperative engine management light and the subsequent inability to complete emissions tests suggest potential sensor faults or battery issues that may have been overlooked. The recurring nature of the TPMS lamp and headlamp failures indicates a lack of basic electrical bulb checks. Given the age of the vehicle, the buyer should also inspect the underside for corrosion, although no structural integrity issues have been flagged in these records.