2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · AJ62 GWA
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 91,361 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ62 GWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 91,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ62 GWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (AJ62 GWA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AJ62 GWA Mileage History
- 01/09/202381,169 mi
- 13/09/202484,073 mi+2,904 mi
- 05/09/202586,250 mi+2,177 mi
- 11/09/202691,361 mi+5,111 mi
- 17/09/202691,361 mi
Average of roughly 3,347 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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