2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YL02 ASH

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 9 February 2026 at 88,412 miles, yet the same day recorded a prior failure at 88,397 miles that required correction of a broken nearside front coil spring, excessively worn Macpherson strut top mounts, a missing brake pedal anti-slip provision, and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp. The maintenance trend is worsening. Front suspension and steering faults have now recurred across two consecutive test cycles, and the most recent pass still carries advisories for play in the offside rear steering rack inner joint and slight wear in the steering column universal joint. Recorded mileage sits at 88,412 against an 11-year-old car, an average of roughly 8,000 miles per year. The record shows a flat line between 22 December 2023 and 8 February 2025, with only 28 miles added across those fourteen months, then a jump to 78,815 by the 2025 tests and a further 9,597 miles to the 2026 tests. Such a pattern implies a period of little use followed by resumed commuting, a cycle that often lets rubber bushes and steering gaiters degrade while standing. A buyer should physically inspect the front Macpherson strut top mounts and coil springs, as both nearside and offside fronts have shown fracture or excessive bush wear in 2025 and 2026. The offside track rod end dust cover failed in February 2025 and the offside rear steering rack inner joint now shows play, so steering articulation and gaiters need hands-on checks for ingress and slack. The brake pedal anti-slip and untestable brake performance in 2025, plus the retained steering play advisory, confirm the previous owner deferred basic suspension and control upkeep despite low annual miles.