2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · LW59 LEO
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 92,065 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW59 LEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 92,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LW59 LEO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (LW59 LEO) between October 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing fixing bolt (suspect broken) (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LW59 LEO Mileage History
- 28/10/202485,564 mi
- 14/04/202586,518 mi+954 mi
- 25/04/202586,528 mi+10 mi
- 14/04/202692,061 mi+5,533 mi
- 16/04/202692,065 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,439 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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- 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
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