2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YA13 FXW

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend despite recent inconsistencies. The most recent MOT test on 3 September 2025 at 88,776 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. This followed a failure just one week prior on 27 August 2025, which suggests a minor, easily rectable fault or a consumable component that was addressed immediately rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 74,913 miles and the September 2024 test at 84,741 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles. The subsequent accumulation of 4,035 miles between September 2024 and August 2025 shows a slight decrease in usage. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to have caused the failures in 2024 and 2025. Since the record shows no specific defects listed for those failures, the issues likely involved minor items like light bulbs, tyre tread depth, or fluid-related adjustments. Given the age of the Corsa, a thorough check of structural integrity on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as surface corrosion is a common trait for this model. Additionally, inspect the suspension rubber bushes and brake calipers for wear to ensure that the low mileage has not led to perished or seized rubber components over time.