2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DG12 SZF
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,144 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG12 SZF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 85,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG12 SZF 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 (DG12 SZF) between March 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 85% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
DG12 SZF Mileage History
- 12/03/201534,814 mi
- 11/03/201644,197 mi+9,383 mi
- 11/03/201644,197 mi
- 03/03/201751,362 mi+7,165 mi
- 12/03/201856,856 mi+5,494 mi
- 07/03/201961,258 mi+4,402 mi
- 12/03/202065,176 mi+3,918 mi
- 12/03/202065,178 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/202167,540 mi+2,362 mi
- 22/02/202271,115 mi+3,575 mi
- 13/03/202375,966 mi+4,851 mi
- 14/03/202375,966 mi
- 15/02/202479,256 mi+3,290 mi
- 27/03/202582,621 mi+3,365 mi
- 27/02/202685,144 mi+2,523 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 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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