2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · WV61 UWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 133,241 miles secured a pass, it highlighted unresolved issues from previous years, specifically the misting offside front shock absorber and corroded brake discs. The transition from multiple failures in early 2024 to consecutive passes suggests that the owner addresses faults only once they threaten an MOT result, rather than performing routine preventative inspections. At 133,241 miles over fifteen years, the Corsa averages approximately 8,900 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady mileage suggests the car has not sat for long periods, though the 2024 failure record indicates a period of neglect regarding basic safety items, such as a major exhaust leak and multiple bulb failures alongside low fluid levels. A buyer must closely inspect the offside front suspension, as the record has progressed from a split dust cover in 2024 to active oil misting in 2025 and 2026, indicating the shock absorber is nearing total failure. The front brake discs have shown persistent corrosion across three consecutive tests, which may indicate either short-trip usage or the use of low-quality components. Additionally, the 2024 report of a corroded rear exhaust box requires a physical check of the underside to ensure structural rust has not progressed into the mounting points since the exhaust leak was resolved.