2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · EY12 HWN
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,403 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY12 HWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 127,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
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EY12 HWN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (EY12 HWN) between August 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 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: Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))”.
EY12 HWN Mileage History
- 02/08/2024122,520 mi
- 08/01/2025122,531 mi+11 mi
- 09/01/2025122,533 mi+2 mi
- 06/01/2026127,403 mi+4,870 mi
- 06/01/2026127,403 mi
Average of roughly 3,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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