2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YL05 RBF

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a worsening trend in mechanical and structural defects. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 87,510 miles, it did so with a multitude of advisories that indicate significant ongoing maintenance issues. The transition from a clean pass in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests that the owner may only be addressing the bare minimum requirements to maintain an MOT certificate rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 87,510 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,167 miles per year. However, the data shows a recent spike in usage between August 2023 and August 2025, where the car covered 12,500 miles in just two years. This low-mileage history often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is evidenced by the reports of worn inner suspension arm bushes and perished axle swivel pins noted in the 2024 tests. A buyer must physically inspect the chassis for structural integrity, as the tester explicitly flagged corrosion on underside vehicle components in 2025. The suspension system is a high-priority concern given the recorded play in the steering rack inner joints and the incorrectly located coil spring on the nearside front. Furthermore, the braking system requires immediate attention; the record shows imbalanced rear brakes and a parking brake lever with excessive travel, necessitating a professional service to check for binding calipers or seized adjuster cylinders.