2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DS62 LKA
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 121,456 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS62 LKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 121,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS62 LKA 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 (DS62 LKA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
DS62 LKA Mileage History
- 21/06/2024102,771 mi
- 03/07/2025113,865 mi+11,094 mi
- 03/07/2025113,870 mi+5 mi
- 18/06/2026121,450 mi+7,580 mi
- 18/06/2026121,456 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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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