2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DY12 AAJ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on April 16, 2025 at 86,553 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by instant passes. The failures in April 2024 and 2025 occurred within one to two miles of the test, suggesting minor consumable-related defects such as bulbs, wipers, or fluid leaks that were rectified immediately upon rejection rather than deep-seated mechanical neglect. At 14 years old, the 86,553 miles represent an average of approximately 6,182 miles per year, aligning with typical light usage for a small hatchback. The data shows consistent movement, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between March 2023 and April 2024, and another 2,800 miles covered in the following year. This steady interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of sitting stationary, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the suspension components, as the record does not explicitly rule out the surface rust common in this Vauxhall generation. Given the age of the car, check the rear control arm bushes for signs of cracking or tearing. While the recent tests show no advisories, the recurring minor failures indicate the owner responds to issues only when prompted by the tester, so a thorough check of brake pad thickness and tyre condition is necessary to ensure no significant wear is occurring between annual intervals.