2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YB12 VOD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 29 April 2026 at 28,008 miles. This follows a successful inspection in April 2025, which had flagged a perishing offside rear tyre. While the car has experienced occasional failures regarding windscreen wipers, such as the July 2024 failure at 25,550 miles, these represent minor consumable issues rather than systemic mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern indicates exceptionally low usage for a 2012 vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between November 2015 and November 2016, the vehicle covered only about 8,000 miles, and it has maintained a similarly slow progression through to the current 28,008 miles. This low annual mileage suggests the car spends significant time stationary, which aligns with the recurring advisory notes regarding tyre degradation. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the rubber components. The MOT history shows a consistent trend of tyre cracking and perishing, with advisories appearing in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2025. Because the vehicle is driven infrequently, the tyres are likely ageing due to time rather than tread wear. Inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking or flat spots. The 2015 failure involving a leaking offside rear shock absorber indicates a previous suspension repair, so a physical check of the dampers for fresh fluid leaks is necessary. Given the low usage and age, also inspect the battery health and the condition of various rubber hoses and seals that may have perished from lack of regular thermal cycling. No structural corrosion or brake-related issues have appeared in the recent records to suggest immediate mechanical risk.