2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · LA12 VCM
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 54,576 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 VCM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 54,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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LA12 VCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (LA12 VCM) between March 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
LA12 VCM Mileage History
- 23/03/201513,346 mi
- 23/03/201618,754 mi+5,408 mi
- 23/03/201618,796 mi+42 mi
- 21/03/201728,126 mi+9,330 mi
- 24/03/201836,900 mi+8,774 mi
- 07/05/201943,000 mi+6,100 mi
- 10/05/201943,002 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/202045,088 mi+2,086 mi
- 08/05/202146,963 mi+1,875 mi
- 08/05/202146,963 mi
- 06/05/202249,096 mi+2,133 mi
- 05/05/202351,030 mi+1,934 mi
- 07/05/202453,064 mi+2,034 mi
- 12/12/202454,260 mi+1,196 mi
- 07/02/202654,570 mi+310 mi
- 09/02/202654,576 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,787 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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