2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DY12 WAE

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following the October 2025 test at 96,783 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with a clean pass in the most recent examination and no advisories carried forward from prior years. A single failure in June 2025 at 96,691 miles stands as an anomaly, as the record shows no defects listed against that test, implying an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component fault. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 2012 vehicle. The car covered roughly 6,913 miles per year, rising from 87,810 miles in June 2022 to 94,686 miles in July 2024, then 96,783 by October 2025. The gap between the June 2025 failure and the October 2025 pass shows only 92 miles added, suggesting the car sat largely idle or was used minimally during that period. No rapid accumulation or suspicious jumps appear across the sequence. Given the absence of recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion across all tests, the DVSA data implies previous owners kept the car to a basic pass standard without neglected consumables flagged. The June 2025 failure with no defects noted warrants confirmation of the exact refusal reason, as it may relate to documentation or a minor presentation issue rather than mechanical condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT passes at this age do not certify absence of developing corrosion. Check brake calipers for binding, examine exhaust emissions under load, and verify tyre sidewall condition despite no tread advisories. The clean record supports a low-risk purchase, but in-person scrutiny of wear items remains prudent on a 14-year-old Corsa.