2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CA61 CAL
2013 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 80,221 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA61 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 80,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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CA61 CAL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Corsa (CA61 CAL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
CA61 CAL Mileage History
- 01/11/202375,667 mi
- 04/11/202375,707 mi+40 mi
- 30/10/202477,207 mi+1,500 mi
- 03/11/202580,220 mi+3,013 mi
- 03/11/202580,221 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,269 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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