2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · WM51 ADM

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 June 2025 at 43,457 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows two consecutive years of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the car is currently meeting all minimum safety standards without recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between June 2022 and May 2023, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in a single year, but use has since slowed down significantly, with only 6,979 miles recorded between the June 2024 and 2025 tests. This pattern suggests the car may have spent long periods stationary, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluids despite low mechanical wear-tear. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must inspect for signs of age-related decay that mileage does not prevent. Check for perished tyres, dry sidewalls, and seized brake calipers resulting from low-frequency use. Pay close attention to the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the rear wheel arches and sills, as older Corsa models are prone to structural rust regardless of distance driven. The single failure in June 2022 was resolved immediately, but a physical check of the suspension bushes and fluid lines remains necessary to ensure no new leaks have developed over time.