2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SC12 MXT

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status following a clean pass on March 31, 2026, at 58,181 miles. This indicates an improving maintenance trend after a period of instability in early 2025. While the car faced two consecutive failures in the previous year, the subsequent pass without any recorded defects suggests that the necessary repairs were addressed and the vehicle's condition is currently meeting the minimum legal standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old Vauxhall, averaging approximately 4,156 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 47,515 miles and the March 2025 test at 51,791 miles, the car covered 4,276 miles. This consistent low-mileage usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to rubber component degradation, such as perished seals or seized brake calipers due to lack of use. The two failures in February and March 2025 at roughly 51,700 miles warrant close attention, as the provided record does not list the specific reasons for failure. A buyer should verify if these faults related to simple consumable items like bulbs and wipers, or more significant mechanical issues. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection must focus on structural corrosion on the sills and the condition of the suspension bushes, as these areas often suffer regardless of low mileage after fourteen years of service.