2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · WM16 RFE

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear worsening trend in mechanical neglect. While the car passed its most recent MOT on 23 April 2026 at 94,434 miles, it failed just weeks prior due to significant safety issues involving the braking system and tyre monitoring. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures in 2026 suggests that the owner is only performing the minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than conducting proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. However, there is a notable spike in usage recently; the car covered 31,381 miles between April 2025 (63,053 miles) and April 2026 (94,434 miles). This rapid accumulation likely contributed to the accelerated wear of components noted in the latest tests, such as the degradation of the front suspension bushes, the failure of the exhaust mounting, and the failure of the rear parking brake. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the front sub-frame, which has been flagged for corrosion since at least 2024. While the tester currently describes it as not seriously weakened, the persistence of this advisory over three years indicates an ongoing rust process. The braking system also shows a history of instability, moving from imbalanced and binding calipers in 2025 to an inoperative parking brake and failed efficiency in 2026. These recurring faults suggest the hydraulic and mechanical braking components require urgent attention. The offside front shock absorber is showing signs of oil misting, which precedes an imminent seal failure. Furthermore, both front tyres were noted as nearing the legal limit with uneven edge wear, indicating potential alignment issues or worn suspension geometry components. Given the recorded worn wishbone rear bush and the defective exhaust mounting, a thorough inspection of the undercarriage is necessary to ensure no further structural decay is present beyond what was captured in the MOT records.