2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · YF57 GZN

This Vauxhall Corsa presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 October 2025 at 139,014 miles, passed but carried seven advisories, indicating a worsening trend compared to the clean bills of health recorded in 2022 and 2023. The tester flagged a corroded front sub-frame, a recurring minor exhaust gas leak at the flexi joint, and slight play in both the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and the offside front track rod end ball joint. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, while the nearside front inner CV boot was severely deteriorated. The offside rear shock absorber was noted as light misting of oil and corroded. These are not immediate failures, but they point to a vehicle that has not had its front-end wear items or exhaust addressed proactively in the last two years. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2007 vehicle, averaging roughly 7,300 miles per year. The record shows a gap between the clean pass on 8 December 2022 at 112,991 miles and the next test on 12 September 2023 at 125,562 miles, representing approximately 12,571 miles in nine months. The subsequent jump to 135,159 miles by October 2024 and then to 139,014 miles by October 2025 suggests a return to steadier, moderate use. There are no alarming mileage anomalies, but the sparsity of records between late 2022 and late 2024 means a buyer cannot fully verify the vehicle's condition during that period. A buyer should inspect the front sub-frame closely for corrosion progression, as it has appeared on two consecutive tests and could worsen structurally if left unattended. The front suspension and steering components, particularly the track rod end and anti-roll bar linkage with documented play, should be checked for excessive wear. The front brake discs were flagged as significantly worn in the October 2024 failure, so their current thickness and condition need verification. The exhaust flexi joint leak has persisted across multiple tests and may require replacement. The severely deteriorated nearside front CV boot is a concern, as it risks joint contamination and eventual driveshaft failure if not replaced. Both front tyres showing edge wear suggest possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that warrant a four-wheel alignment check.