2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DE12 ACF

The most recent MOT on 17 April 2026 at 77,066 miles resulted in a pass. However the tester recorded several advisories including an oil leak corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs slight external damage to the casings of all four shock absorbers and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Comparing this with earlier tests shows that oil leaks and tyre wear have been noted repeatedly while coil spring corrosion and shock absorber casing damage appear for the first time in the 2026 test indicating a worsening trend in those components. The car is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa and today s date is 7 August 2026 making it fourteen years old. Its recorded mileage of 77,066 miles gives an average of about five thousand five hundred miles per year which is low for its age. Between the July 2023 test at 50,602 miles and the April 2026 test at 77,066 miles the vehicle accumulated just over twenty six thousand miles in roughly two years and nine months indicating limited use. MOT tests have been carried out roughly on an annual basis with the last three tests in July 2023 July 2024 and July 2025 followed by the April 2026 retest after a February failure. A prospective buyer should examine the rear coil springs for signs of corrosion check the shock absorber casings for any cracks or impact damage and verify that the tyre tread depth meets legal requirements across all four wheels. The engine area should be inspected for fresh oil leaks and the braking system checked for disc wear and axle balance. Lights including the registration plate and stop lamps must be tested and the anti roll bar linkage dust covers looked for deterioration. Finally the front sub frame should be probed for rust especially around mounting points.