2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N21 USE
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 49,888 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N21 USE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 49,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N21 USE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (N21 USE) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N21 USE Mileage History
- 30/05/202322,176 mi
- 08/03/202428,067 mi+5,891 mi
- 15/02/202539,573 mi+11,506 mi
- 19/02/202539,574 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/202649,888 mi+10,314 mi
Average of roughly 10,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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