2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · LS62 AAJ

The 2012 Vauxhall Corssa presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 September 2025 at the recorded mileage of 50,320 miles with no defects or advisories issued. Across the five recorded tests spanning 2021 to 2025, the vehicle has not failed a single inspection, which indicates a stable trajectory from a regulatory standpoint. The absence of failures over this five-year window is a positive mechanical signal, though it should be interpreted alongside the advisory items that have surfaced along the way. With roughly 50,320 miles accumulated over 14 years, the Corssa is running at an average of approximately 3,594 miles annually, which is notably below typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression between tests reflects this low-use pattern: the gap from the 2021 test to the most recent 2025 test covers four years of MOT history with very modest annual increments. Low annual mileage can reduce wear on drivetrain and high-stress components, but it can also accelerate deterioration of rubber seals, gaskets, brake discs, and tyres through prolonged standing periods. The relatively short distances covered between tests, combined with the 2024 advisories on brake discs, may reflect the latter condition rather than active wear from heavy use. Three advisories merit direct physical inspection by any prospective buyer. The persistent oil leak flagged at the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests under item 8.4.1 (a) (i) suggests a recurring sealing issue that has not yet been deemed excessive but warrants a current under-bonnet check for fresh oil residue, particularly around the engine sump, valve cover, and oil filter housing. The brake disc wear advisories recorded in September 2024 on both front discs indicate surface deterioration consistent with corrosion from light use; a buyer should inspect disc lipping, surface pitting, and pad thickness at the time of viewing. Finally, the tyre perishing noted on both rear tyres in 2022 should prompt a check of sidewall cracking and current tread depth on all four corners, as rubber degradation progresses regardless of mileage and perished tyres present an immediate compliance risk.