2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · CV12 FLB

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 June 2025 at 56,684 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date and mileage that listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in July 2022, 2023, and 2024 all passed cleanly with no advisories, showing no worsening pattern across the three years before the latest entry. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2012 vehicle. The car covered just 28,388 miles by July 2022, rose to 30,751 by July 2023, then 37,225 by July 2024, before jumping to 56,684 by June 2025. That final 12-month period added roughly 19,500 miles, a sharp departure from the prior annual averages near 2,500 to 7,000. The earlier low use implies long standing periods; the sudden accumulation may reflect a change of owner or usage profile rather than gradual wear. The clean MOT history flags no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues across the record. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity underneath for rust given the car's age and the earlier low-mileage dormancy that can trap moisture in sills and subframes. Verify the brake calipers are free and the exhaust emissions remain within limits, as these were never separately advised but degrade with age. Given the same-day fail and pass at 56,684 miles with no defects noted, confirm with the seller what triggered the failure system entry. Otherwise the Corsa shows a consistent test record with no outstanding mechanical risks in the official data, though an independent inspection remains sensible on a 14-year-old vehicle.