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2012 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L Petrol

DY12 ABK

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2012 VAUXHALL CORSA is a Petrol vehicle with a 1229cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 80,312.

MOT
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Expires 08/10/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1229cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 80,312 miles. This test was completed without any defects or advisories recorded. The absence of flagged issues in the final pass suggests the car is in a mechanically sound state relative to MOT standards. The mileage is low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,737 miles per year. Between 4 September 2024 and 9 October 2025, the car covered 6,093 miles. This consistent, low-volume usage indicates the vehicle has avoided the heavy wear typically associated with high-mileage commuters, though it may have spent periods stationary. The MOT history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes on the same or adjacent days. In August and September 2024, the car failed twice before passing at 74,219 miles. A similar pattern occurred in October 2025, where it failed on 7 October and passed two days later at 80,312 miles. Because the specific defects for these failures were not recorded in the provided data, it is impossible to determine if these were minor consumables or recurring mechanical faults. A buyer should personally inspect the brake discs and suspension bushes for signs of seizure or perishing, as low-mileage cars often suffer from deterioration due to inactivity rather than wear. Check for corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the record does not explicitly rule out structural rust. Verify the condition of the tyre rubber for age-related cracking, even if the tread depth remains legal.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 80,312 miles. This test was completed without any defects or advisories recorded. The absence of flagged issues in the final pass suggests the car is in a mechanically sound state relative to MOT standards. The mileage is low for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,737 miles per year. Between 4 September 2024 and 9 October 2025, the car covered 6,093 miles. This consistent, low-volume usage indicates the vehicle has avoided the heavy wear typically associated with high-mileage commuters, though it may have spent periods stationary. The MOT history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes on the same or adjacent days. In August and September 2024, the car failed twice before passing at 74,219 miles. A similar pattern occurred in October 2025, where it failed on 7 October and passed two days later at 80,312 miles. Because the specific defects for these failures were not recorded in the provided data, it is impossible to determine if these were minor consumables or recurring mechanical faults. A buyer should personally inspect the brake discs and suspension bushes for signs of seizure or perishing, as low-mileage cars often suffer from deterioration due to inactivity rather than wear. Check for corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the record does not explicitly rule out structural rust. Verify the condition of the tyre rubber for age-related cracking, even if the tread depth remains legal.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Vauxhall Corsa (DY12 ABK) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2024 and October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 40% pass rate, with 2 passes and 3 failures recorded. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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