2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YY15 NLK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the November 2025 test at 39,803 miles. While the recent history shows no current defects, the record indicates a recurring pattern of steering and drivetrain component failures. The vehicle failed tests in November 2022, November 2023, and November 2024, primarily due to damaged track rod end ball joint dust covers and a split offside front drive shaft CV boot. These issues were successfully rectified before the subsequent passes, suggesting that while wear is present, the owner responds to MOT failures to maintain compliance. The mileage profile is notably low for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,618 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental growth, moving from 15,889 miles in April 2018 to 39,803 miles in November 2025. This low usage pattern explains the specific types of wear observed. For example, the 2019 and 2020 advisories regarding cracking and perishing tyre sidewalls are classic indicators of a vehicle that spends significant time stationary rather than being driven frequently. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly. Although the track rod end dust covers and CV boot were flagged as failures in recent years, a manual check of these rubber components is necessary to ensure no new perishing or splits have occurred. The 2018 record noted imbalanced rear brakes, and while no braking issues have appeared since, the mechanical integrity of the rear calipers and discs warrants a check for binding or uneven wear. Finally, given the history of tyre sidewall cracking due to age-related degradation, the current condition of all four tyres should be verified. Even if tread depth remains high due to low mileage, the rubber must be checked for structural cracks or age-related hardening. The Macpherson strut top mounts were also flagged for wear in 2019, so checking for any signs of play or noise in the front suspension during a test drive is advisable.