2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · J513 DGY
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 121,371 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J513 DGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 121,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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J513 DGY 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 (J513 DGY) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
J513 DGY Mileage History
- 17/12/2022105,739 mi
- 12/12/2023109,556 mi+3,817 mi
- 12/12/2024117,018 mi+7,462 mi
- 14/04/2026121,368 mi+4,350 mi
- 28/04/2026121,371 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,649 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: 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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