2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BU63 YPL
2013 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 39,943 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU63 YPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 39,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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BU63 YPL 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 2013 Vauxhall Corsa (BU63 YPL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BU63 YPL Mileage History
- 09/10/202332,928 mi
- 09/10/202332,928 mi
- 09/10/202436,697 mi+3,769 mi
- 06/10/202539,943 mi+3,246 mi
- 06/10/202539,943 mi
Average of roughly 3,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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