2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FG13 VLH
2013 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 87,735 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG13 VLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 87,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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FG13 VLH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Corsa (FG13 VLH) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FG13 VLH Mileage History
- 26/04/202381,774 mi
- 22/04/202484,016 mi+2,242 mi
- 01/05/202586,173 mi+2,157 mi
- 29/04/202687,732 mi+1,559 mi
- 29/04/202687,735 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 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
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