2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · YJ61 ABV

The Vauxhall Corsa shows a current roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 30 January 2024 at 138,879 miles, yet the record reveals a concerning pattern of same-day failures preceding passes on both 30 January 2024 and 7 March 2023, each logged at identical mileages with no defects recorded. This administrative quirk suggests the vehicle required a retest after an initial failure, though the absence of listed defects obscures the root cause. The maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor improving; the sparse history offers no evidence of recurring mechanical faults but provides limited assurance on component condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 9,259 miles per year for a 15-year-old vehicle, with the odometer reading 123,421 miles at the 14 February 2022 test, rising to 136,886 miles by March 2023 and 138,879 miles by January 2024. The 13,465-mile gain between early 2022 and early 2023 reflects ordinary use, while the modest 1,993-mile addition over the following ten months implies reduced running before sale. The record contains no gaps exceeding twelve months, satisfying legal test frequency. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear unseen in the clean advisories, given the car's age and mileage. The twin failure-pass cycles without recorded defects warrant scrutiny of the exhaust emissions and structural integrity for any concealed corrosion or test anomalies. Prior owners maintained basic MOT compliance, but the undocumented failures leave the true mechanical state unconfirmed without a hands-on inspection.