2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · WM12 UHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 73,517 miles passed, it introduced new advisories regarding cracking nearside front tyres and pitted front brake discs. This follows a recurring pattern seen in 2023 where the car failed twice due to imbalanced brakes and persistent oil leaks, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of inspection failure. At 14 years old, the 2012 Vauxhall Corsa has covered a low mileage of 73,517 miles, averaging approximately 5,250 miles per year. This low usage often masks mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but the record shows evidence of age-related degradation. The gap of nearly 8,000 miles between December 2023 and December 2024 shows consistent use, yet the low mileage likely contributes to drying rubber components and surface corrosion on metal surfaces, which is common when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay to assess the current severity of the oil leak, which escalated from non-excessive in 2023 to a failure point in late 2024. The front braking system requires a thorough look, as the record consistently flags pitted and scored discs across multiple years, indicating that pads are not being replaced alongside the rotors. Additionally, the tyres should be checked for sidewall integrity, as the history of cracking and uneven wear suggests the suspension geometry or age of the rubber is failing despite the low mileage.