2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YG13 RNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most January 2026 test at 94,277 miles, it had failed just eight days prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The immediate rectification of the excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and the deteriorated CV boot at the 94,162-mile mark suggests that critical components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,250 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2026, the car covered 12,921 miles, indicating steady and typical usage. However, the short interval between the January 2026 failure and the January 14th pass, with only 115 miles elapsed, confirms the vehicle was re-tested specifically to clear the MOT advisories rather than undergoing a comprehensive service prior to the sale or inspection. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and braking system, as these are recurring areas of concern. The tester flagged front shock absorbers in both 2024 and 2025, and the offside rear shock now shows oil misting as of early 2026. The front brake discs were also noted as pitted and scored in the most recent test, which often indicates long periods of sitting or lack of caliper cleaning. Given the previous failure for an offside front tyre being worn to the legal limit, the condition of all remaining tyres and the wheel alignment should be verified to ensure no immediate expenditure is required.