2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · ND12 URN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a significant lapse in recent testing. The most recent MOT conducted on 05 May 2022 at 90,675 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car met minimum legal standards at that time. However, given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is over four years overdue for its MOT. This lack of recent data makes it impossible to verify the current state of safety-critical components since the last official inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the July 2019 test at 74,685 miles and the January 2021 test at 80,179 miles, covering roughly 5,500 miles over 18 months. Since the final recorded test in 2022, the vehicle has not logged any mileage beyond 90,675 miles. This low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and suspension, but it also increases the risk of component degradation such as perished seals or seized brake calipers due to periods of inactivity. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of structural integrity, specifically the sills and rear wheel arches where Corsas of this era are prone to corrosion. Because the history shows no specific recurring mechanical failures in the passing tests, the focus should shift to age-related rubber components and suspension bushes that may have perished over time. Checking the brake fluid condition and disc corrosion is essential, as long-term standing can lead to internal system neglect. An immediate MOT is required to confirm the vehicle has not developed dangerous faults since the 2022 clearance.