2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BG12 ACF

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 16 July 2025 at 93,301 miles passed without a single defect or advisory. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is typical for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,664 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained relatively consistent, though there was a higher usage period between July 2022 and July 2023, where the odometer rose from 73,021 to 82,550 miles. A minor anomaly occurred in July 2024, where the car failed on 29 July at 88,802 miles and passed three days later at 88,825 miles. The lack of recorded defects for that failure is unusual and suggests a clerical error or a very rapid rectification of a minor issue. Since the MOT record is exceptionally clean, there are no specific recurring faults like suspension bush wear or brake disc corrosion to flag. However, the absence of advisories over several years is rare for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should manually inspect the chassis and sills for surface corrosion and check the condition of the coil springs, as these are common failure points for Corsas that the MOT tester may have overlooked or deemed acceptable. Verify the service history to ensure oil changes and timing belt intervals match the mileage. While the MOTs show no defects, they do not confirm the health of the engine or gearbox. Check for any signs of oil leaks or clutch slip during a test drive to complement the clean DVSA data.