2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GJ62 AEP
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 162,516 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ62 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/11/2026
- 162,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ62 AEP 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 (GJ62 AEP) between September 2022 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GJ62 AEP Mileage History
- 29/09/2022139,834 mi
- 27/11/2023143,500 mi+3,666 mi
- 23/11/2024148,381 mi+4,881 mi
- 19/11/2025152,951 mi+4,570 mi
- 06/11/2026162,516 mi+9,565 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 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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