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2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SM12 AAK

SM12 AAK

2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2012. Recorded mileage 51,597 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
51,597 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is in a stable and roadworthy condition based on the available data. The most recent MOT test on 20 November 2025 at 51,597 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, indicating a vehicle that is maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 3,686 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the odometer rose from 36,046 to 51,597 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of approximately 6,500 miles annually over the last three years. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest undisclosed commercial use or significant periods of abandonment. A single failure occurred on 10 November 2023 at 39,879 miles, though the vehicle passed the retest eleven days later with no recorded defects. This suggests a minor, quickly rectified issue rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The lack of advisories regarding brake disc corrosion, suspension bush wear, or exhaust leaks across multiple years is uncommon for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade due to low usage rather than wear. Specifically, check for perishing rubber seals, tyre cracking from age, and potential brake caliper seizure. While the MOT record is clean, low-mileage cars often hide issues like oil sludge or battery degradation that a standard roadworthiness test may not immediately flag.
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SM12 AAK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
  • 51,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SM12 AAK Mileage History

  1. 17/11/202236,046 mi
  2. 10/11/202339,879 mi+3,833 mi
  3. 21/11/202339,880 mi+1 mi
  4. 13/11/202445,075 mi+5,195 mi
  5. 20/11/202551,597 mi+6,522 mi

Average of roughly 5,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM12 AAK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 16:50
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (SM12 AAK) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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