2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WM67 XEC

The overall roadworthiness status for the 2018 Vauxhall Corsa is currently passing, but the maintenance trend is showing signs of instability. The most recent test on 2026-01-09 was successful on 64,506 miles with no defects, yet a failure occurred on 2024-01-13 at 51,178 miles, indicating a potential gap in the record or a significant drop-off in performance. This suggests the vehicle may have experienced a period of reduced mileage or a sudden drop in usage, which could affect its overall reliability. The mileage accumulation pattern reveals a notable gap between the most recent successful test and the first failure. The vehicle passed on 2026-01-09, but failed on 2024-01-13, creating a 2-year silence between the most recent passing test and the first failure. This gap is significant given the vehicle's age; at approximately 8,063 miles per year, the car is roughly 8 years old, which typically requires regular maintenance. The absence of defects in the 2026-01-09 test suggests the vehicle may have been maintained well enough to pass, but the subsequent failure on 2024-01-13 implies that the vehicle has not been fully serviced since the most recent check. Given the recurring failure on 2024-01-13, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical components. The most likely issues include suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, which are prone to corrosion and binding under the weight. The 2024-01-13 failure on 51,178 miles suggests that the vehicle may have had a suspension problem or a brake issue that has not yet been addressed. A thorough physical inspection is necessary to identify these specific components and determine if they require immediate replacement or if they can be repaired.