2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · AMZ 8060

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 2026‑06‑29 at 100,201 miles, carrying advisories for a front brake disc showing wear, pitting or scoring (not seriously weakened) and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The maintenance trend is stable: recurring brake‑disc wear and tyre wear persist, while earlier failures such as the headlamp dip, thin brake pads, rear coil‑spring corrosion and tailgate dent have been rectified and no new structural issues have emerged. The pattern suggests ongoing consumable wear rather than progressive deterioration. Over 14 years the car has accumulated roughly 100,000 miles, averaging about 7,150 miles per year. MOT records show a steady rise from 66,285 miles in May 2022 to 100,201 miles in June 2026, with the most rapid increase of 7,902 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests. Gaps appear between the 2021‑2022 and 2023‑2024 entries, indicating occasional lapses in regular testing, yet the overall mileage progression remains consistent with typical usage for its age. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for pitting and wear, verify the offside front tyre tread depth, and examine the rear coil spring for corrosion. The suspension merits close attention: check the front shock absorbers for oil misting or limited damping, test the Macpherson strut ball joints for play, and inspect the top suspension mounts for looseness. Visual checks on the rear tailgate condition, headlamp dipped‑beam operation and registration‑plate lamp functionality are also warranted, as these items have featured in past failures. Finally, a thorough look for rust or structural damage, especially around the rear coil‑spring mount and tailgate area, will give the buyer a clear picture of the car’s true mechanical state beyond the MOT advisories.