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2012 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L Petrol

DY12 AEJ

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2012 VAUXHALL CORSA — Petrol, 1229cc. This vehicle has 57,174 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

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Expires 30/07/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1229cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2012 Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 31 July 2025 at 57,174 miles passed with no advisories, continuing an unbroken clean pass sequence since at least 2019. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no worsening mechanical or structural concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 57,174 miles against fourteen years of age, equating to roughly 4,084 miles per year and confirming light use. The DVSA data shows a gap between the June 2019 test at 50,936 miles and the November 2021 test at 51,939 miles, after which annual increments stayed low: 53,884 miles in October 2022, 56,317 in November 2023, and 57,174 in July 2025. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods rather than regular daily driving, though the sparse early record limits deeper trend analysis. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely static storage cycles. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for seizing after low-mileage dormancy, despite no binding flagged at test. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity require visual confirmation of undertray rust, as MOT passes with no advisories do not certify absence of developing corrosion.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Aug 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2012 Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 31 July 2025 at 57,174 miles passed with no advisories, continuing an unbroken clean pass sequence since at least 2019. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no worsening mechanical or structural concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 57,174 miles against fourteen years of age, equating to roughly 4,084 miles per year and confirming light use. The DVSA data shows a gap between the June 2019 test at 50,936 miles and the November 2021 test at 51,939 miles, after which annual increments stayed low: 53,884 miles in October 2022, 56,317 in November 2023, and 57,174 in July 2025. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods rather than regular daily driving, though the sparse early record limits deeper trend analysis. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely static storage cycles. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for seizing after low-mileage dormancy, despite no binding flagged at test. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity require visual confirmation of undertray rust, as MOT passes with no advisories do not certify absence of developing corrosion.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (DY12 AEJ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2021 to July 2025, with 4 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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