2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · BW08 WHY
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 74,388 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW08 WHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 74,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BW08 WHY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (BW08 WHY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BW08 WHY Mileage History
- 04/03/202351,224 mi
- 18/04/202455,443 mi+4,219 mi
- 26/04/202455,604 mi+161 mi
- 24/04/202568,978 mi+13,374 mi
- 30/03/202674,388 mi+5,410 mi
Average of roughly 7,539 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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