2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · EN10 ESY
2010 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 161,328 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN10 ESY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 161,328 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.
EN10 ESY 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 2010 Vauxhall Corsa (EN10 ESY) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 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), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
EN10 ESY Mileage History
- 16/02/2022126,553 mi
- 04/03/2022126,560 mi+7 mi
- 31/05/2023149,282 mi+22,722 mi
- 01/06/2023149,295 mi+13 mi
- 30/05/2024161,328 mi+12,033 mi
Average of roughly 15,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- ABS pump failureSerious
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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