2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · MT62 AAU

The Corsa currently holds a failed MOT status from the 24 October 2025 test at 83,928 miles, yet the record logs no defects against that failure. Prior to this, the maintenance trend appeared stable with clean passes. In the 3 November 2022 test at 74,135 miles the tester passed the vehicle with no advisories. The 30 October 2023 entry shows a fail and a pass on the same day at 78,605 miles, both with zero defects recorded. A further clean pass followed on 28 October 2024 at 80,284 miles. The recent unexplained fail breaks a previously unblemished mechanical record and demands scrutiny of the test documentation. Mileage accumulation sits well below average for a 14-year-old hatchback. The odometer advanced from 74,135 miles in November 2022 to 78,605 miles by October 2023, a modest 4,470-mile year. Coverage slowed to 1,679 miles by October 2024 and rose to 3,644 miles by October 2025, yielding an overall average near 6,000 miles annually. Such light use typically limits consumable wear but can encourage corrosion through prolonged standing. The test history displays no gaps beyond the standard twelve-month cycle, and the sparse clean entries suggest either diligent basic upkeep or incomplete defect reporting. A buyer must physically verify the cause of the October 2025 failure despite the absence of logged defects. Request the official DVSA failure sheet. On inspection, examine structural integrity around sills and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as age and low mileage may mask moisture damage. Check brake discs and calipers for binding even though not flagged. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking. The twin 2023 results with no defects hint at administrative anomalies rather than resolved faults, so treat the record as incomplete until corroborated by a current test certificate and hands-on assessment.