2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DA62 VPR

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 December 2025 at 49,363 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. Annual mileage has stayed consistently low for a 2012 vehicle. The records show 36,631 miles in December 2021, rising to 39,692 by December 2022, 43,107 in December 2023, 46,362 in December 2024, and 49,363 in December 2025. That equates to roughly 3,000 miles added each year, or about 3,500 per annum overall. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data; the clean sheet at every test means the history gives no cause for concern over skipped upkeep. Given the absence of any advisories across all five tests, the previous owner clearly kept the car to a standard that satisfied examiners on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection before purchase. Low-use cars of this age often develop corrosion on sills and subframes while standing, and perishing rubber components such as brake hoses or suspension mounts may degrade from time rather than miles. Verify the bodywork underneath for rust and check the condition of fluids, cambelt interval, and brake disc wear. The MOT record alone shows no mechanical risk, but the DVSA test does not strip components, so a workshop appraisal remains sensible on a fourteen-year-old vehicle.