2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · YG14 DXD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2026-03-24 at 66,646 miles, with only minor advisories noted. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement since the 2025-03-25 failure, where multiple critical issues were recorded, including a fractured nearside front coil spring and a damaged track rod end dust cover. Since that date, no further failures have occurred, and the latest test confirms the suspension components are now functioning within acceptable limits, though light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber remains an advisory. This suggests repairs were carried out promptly after the prior failure, indicating responsible ownership. The mileage progression reveals a consistent pattern of low annual usage—approximately 5,554 miles per year over the past 12 years—with the most notable jump occurring between 2024-03-26 (50,188 miles) and 2025-03-25 (56,855 miles), representing about 6,667 miles in one year. This increase may reflect more active use or a change in ownership, but it remains within the lower range for a 12-year-old vehicle. There are no gaps in testing; every year has been covered by an MOT, suggesting regular maintenance and compliance with legal requirements. Of particular concern are recurring structural and suspension issues. The front sub-frame has shown signs of corrosion in four consecutive tests, always assessed as not seriously weakened but still warranting close inspection for long-term integrity. The front suspension system has been compromised twice—first with a fractured coil spring in 2025, then again with tyre wear approaching the legal limit on both sides—indicating potential alignment problems or ongoing suspension fatigue. Buyers should inspect the condition of all suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arms, especially on the nearside front, and verify whether the fractured spring was replaced. Additionally, the presence of oil leakage in 2023 and continued oil misting on the shock absorbers suggests possible seal degradation, which could lead to reduced damping performance if left unaddressed.