2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SV12 WTY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend following previous failures. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2025 at 74,400 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the issues identified in prior years have been successfully addressed. While the history shows failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent clean passes suggest that the current owner is willing to rectify safety-critical faults flagged by the tester. At 74,400 miles, this fourteen-year-old Corsa has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. This low usage typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 3,000 miles driven between June 2023 and July 2024, and another 3,000 miles recorded between July 2024 and July 2025. This regularity suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stagnation that could lead to seizing. A buyer should physically inspect the specific components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024 to ensure the repairs were comprehensive. Given the low mileage, the vehicle is susceptible to age-related degradation of rubber components such as perished suspension bushes or split tyres, which can occur regardless of the distance driven. Check the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as older Vauxhall models are prone to surface rust even with low use. Verify the brake discs for signs of pitting or scoring, as low-use vehicles often develop surface oxidation on the braking system during periods of inactivity.