Aslong as it's abit of history it shouldn't be that bad should it!? Bodywork dosnt have to be spotless. mot is a must so if the bushes ect get an advisory Il know what to expect right?
Well getting the oil changed every 12 months is about as much as most "normal" non car fans go too..But on 11 year old cars alot of other things need replacing.As said before you taking mech's at college? 12 year old suspension/boost pipes/bushes/ etc as said before most people won't change anything unless there MOT guy say's they must.
It's up to you dude.For instance as I said with my car it passed MOT fine but its still needs a suspension refresh/pipes/clips replacing/brakes need attention bleeding out new fluid etc
