2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · DA12 PXH
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 89,953 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 PXH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 89,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA12 PXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (DA12 PXH) between May 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DA12 PXH Mileage History
- 09/05/201546,795 mi
- 10/05/201663,869 mi+17,074 mi
- 10/05/201663,869 mi
- 16/05/201774,930 mi+11,061 mi
- 12/07/201880,250 mi+5,320 mi
- 09/07/201982,224 mi+1,974 mi
- 19/07/201982,235 mi+11 mi
- 18/01/202185,013 mi+2,778 mi
- 22/01/202185,023 mi+10 mi
- 08/02/202285,741 mi+718 mi
- 03/02/202386,167 mi+426 mi
- 23/01/202486,925 mi+758 mi
- 04/02/202588,048 mi+1,123 mi
- 05/02/202588,065 mi+17 mi
- 26/01/202689,953 mi+1,888 mi
Average of roughly 4,026 miles per year across 15 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
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