2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · YP11 ABU

The 2011 Vauxhall Corsa passed its most recent MOT on 24 September 2025 at 79,909 miles, leaving it roadworthy but with a clearly worsening maintenance trend. The tester flagged offside front sub-frame corrosion, a minor rear exhaust gas leak, a non-excessive oil leak, and perishing offside rear tyre. These faults build on earlier advisories and show gradual mechanical decay rather than resolution. Recorded mileages trace a steady low-use pattern: 60,363 miles in October 2021, 65,673 in September 2022, 69,081 in September 2023, 74,549 in September 2024, and 79,909 in September 2025. That averages roughly 4,900 miles per year, well below typical for a fifteen-year-old car. The sparse defect record before 2022 suggests light motoring, though long standing periods likely contributed to the exhaust corrosion and sub-frame rust now emerging. Recurring oil leaks appear in the 2022, 2024, and 2025 tests, indicating the engine seals or sump gasket were never properly addressed. The exhaust has leaked minor gases since 2022 and now shows rear-section failure risk. A buyer must inspect the offside front sub-frame in person for structural penetration beyond surface rust, and confirm the oil leak source and rear exhaust integrity before purchase. Front suspension and steering wear from the 2022 test, including upper mount play and steering rack joint movement, cleared in later records but warrant a hands-on check for renewed wear. Verify brake disc condition and tyre sidewall cracking, as the 2025 perishing rear tyre follows repeated edge-wear advisories on the same axle.