2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KP12 PYT
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 34,546 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP12 PYT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 34,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP12 PYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (KP12 PYT) between April 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KP12 PYT Mileage History
- 21/04/201514,296 mi
- 15/06/201616,318 mi+2,022 mi
- 31/05/201718,776 mi+2,458 mi
- 21/05/201821,629 mi+2,853 mi
- 20/05/201923,955 mi+2,326 mi
- 29/05/202025,870 mi+1,915 mi
- 25/05/202127,771 mi+1,901 mi
- 23/05/202230,065 mi+2,294 mi
- 18/05/202331,705 mi+1,640 mi
- 18/05/202331,705 mi
- 28/05/202433,222 mi+1,517 mi
- 20/05/202534,020 mi+798 mi
- 23/04/202634,546 mi+526 mi
- 24/04/202634,546 mi
Average of roughly 1,839 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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