2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DF12 BUO
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 148,643 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 BUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 148,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 BUO 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 (DF12 BUO) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DF12 BUO Mileage History
- 28/11/2023128,054 mi
- 28/11/2023128,054 mi
- 06/12/2024138,550 mi+10,496 mi
- 06/12/2024138,550 mi
- 26/11/2025148,643 mi+10,093 mi
Average of roughly 10,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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