2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WR12 RCV

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite recurring annual failures. The most recent test on 6 December 2025 at 42,984 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the previous owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues to ensure compliance, and the lack of persistent advisories across the last three years indicates a generally clean mechanical state. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,070 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage over time, moving from 40,027 miles in December 2023 to 41,409 miles in December 2024, and reaching 42,984 miles by late 2025. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine internal components, though long periods of stationary time can sometimes lead to age-related issues like degraded rubber seals or perished fluids that the MOT does not capture. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from age rather than high mileage. While the MOT record shows no structural rust or brake issues, the low mileage often masks dry cracking in tyre sidewalls, perished suspension bushes, and seized brake calipers. Verify the specific reasons for the failures in December 2024 and 2025 to ensure they were simple consumable replacements, such as bulbs or wipers, rather than deeper mechanical failures that might recur.