2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DY12 AAO

The 2012 Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 11 April 2023 at 68,128 miles returned a clean pass, and every recorded MOT since 2020 shows the same outcome. The single failure on 27 October 2021 at 60,490 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault on the day. Recorded mileage sits at 68,128 against an April 2023 test, equating to roughly 4,866 miles per year across its fourteen-year life. The DVSA data shows gentle accumulation: 53,803 miles in October 2020, 60,490 by October 2021, 63,567 in April 2022, then 68,128 in April 2023. A six-month gap exists between the October 2021 and April 2022 tests, but the low annual average and clean sheets suggest light, steady use with no rapid wear cycles. Given the sparse and clean history, no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion advisories appear in the record. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs, as MOT passes at low mileage can mask standing-time degradation such as perished rubbers or surface corrosion unseen on the day. The October 2021 failure with zero defects implies the previous owner addressed paperwork promptly rather than neglecting upkeep. Overall, the Corsa's MOT trail reflects consistent basic compliance, though in-person checks on consumables and hidden rust remain prudent before purchase.