2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · WR09 ACY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate reactive maintenance. The most recent test on 21 March 2024 at 137,478 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior. This suggests that the owner is willing to rectify identified faults immediately to maintain compliance, yet the lack of recorded advisories across the last three years implies that minor wear items may be being overlooked or addressed only when they reach a critical point of failure. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 137,478 miles reflects an annual average of approximately 8,087 miles, which aligns closely with typical national averages for an older city car. The data shows a consistent progression of use between March 2022 and March 2024, with the vehicle covering 5,540 miles in the 2022-2023 period and a more significant 17,169 miles in the final 12-month stretch. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components and seals, though the higher-mileage recent year increases the strain on the drivetrain and suspension. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches, as these are common areas for corrosion on this Corsa generation. While the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical failures, the high mileage necessitates a close check of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue. Given the immediate failures in the two most recent tests, a tester should also inspect the brake calipers for binding and the thickness of the discs to ensure the vehicle is not operating on the absolute limit of legal safety.