2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · YG14 DXO

The overall roadworthiness trend for this 2014 Vauxhall Corsa is stable and currently positive. The most recent test on 13 February 2026 at 134,482 miles resulted in a clean pass with zero defects or advisories recorded. This represents an improving trajectory from the minor advisory noted two years prior, suggesting the owner addressed the flagged issue. The earlier failure in January 2023 for an inoperative offside rear stop lamp was a basic electrical defect rectified immediately, as the car passed the same day. Such a clean recent record indicates consistent upkeep of core mechanical and structural integrity. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a twelve-year-old hatchback, averaging roughly 11,200 miles annually across the recorded timeline. Between the January 2023 test at 107,229 miles and the February 2026 test at 134,482 miles, the vehicle covered just over 27,000 miles in three years. This reflects steady, regular driving rather than prolonged periods standing or erratic heavy-mileage bursts. The progression from 115,712 miles in January 2024 to 134,482 miles by February 2026 shows a consistent annual increase of approximately 9,500 miles, confirming the car has remained in active daily service without unexplained gaps in the DVSA data. The history highlights only one recurring mechanical theme that warrants direct physical inspection. The January 2024 advisory flagged an offside front oil leak assessed as not excessive. While the 2026 test recorded no leaks, a previously weeping engine gasket or seal on a high-mileage powertrain demands a thorough visual check under the bonnet and beneath the engine for fresh seepage. Buyers should also scrutinize the surrounding auxiliary belts and coolant hoses, as rubber components degrade predictably at this mileage regardless of MOT outcomes. Given the Corsa's age and 134,000-mile odometer, assessing the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear remains essential, as these consumables often approach their service limit shortly after passing a visual test threshold.