2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · LW07 ABW
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 101,660 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW07 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 101,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
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LW07 ABW 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 (LW07 ABW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LW07 ABW Mileage History
- 19/10/202388,353 mi
- 17/10/202495,019 mi+6,666 mi
- 31/10/202495,019 mi
- 01/10/2025101,660 mi+6,641 mi
- 02/10/2025101,660 mi
Average of roughly 6,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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