2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YB59 EYT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass record over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 10 April 2026 at 85,982 miles returned no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the standard UK safety and environmental requirements without any immediate mechanical failures or structural concerns. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,374 miles per year. Between the March 2022 test at 69,678 miles and the 2026 test at 85,982 miles, the car covered 16,304 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. This low annual mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluid breakdown due to longer stationary periods compared to higher mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on components that fail due to age rather than mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the structural sills for corrosion and the suspension bushes for cracking, as these often perish on low-mileage Vauxalls of this era. Checking the brake discs for pitting and the condition of the tyres for flat spotting is also essential, as infrequent use can sometimes lead to seized calipers or perished rubber compounds.