2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YR02 FEG

The vehicle presents a questionable state of roadworthiness with a clear trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it successfully passed its most recent test in October 2023 at 105,368 miles, it had failed just one week prior due to a fractured nearside front coil spring. The record shows a persistent oil leak from the rocker box gasket and recurring exhaust leaks that have been noted across multiple years. This indicates that the owner only addresses the minimum requirements to obtain an MOT certificate rather than curing underlying mechanical faults. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 105,368 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. However, the data suggests long periods of inactivity or infrequent use, evidenced by the nearly 2,200-mile gap between October 2022 and October 2023. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, as seen in the 2021 advisory for a perished nearside rear tyre and the deteriorated offside steering rack gaiter, which fail due to age rather than mileage-driven wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and drivetrain components, as the history of a broken coil spring and play in the anti-roll bar linkage suggests the rubber is nearing fatigue. The persistent oil leak onto the exhaust manifold requires close monitoring to ensure it does not become a fire hazard or cause excessive smoke emissions. Furthermore, the missing central rear seat belt and the recurring exhaust leak point to a history of neglected safety and emissions items that should be verified for structural integrity before purchase.