2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N5 LRL
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 48,255 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N5 LRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2026
- 48,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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N5 LRL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (N5 LRL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
N5 LRL Mileage History
- 05/04/202333,740 mi
- 08/04/202439,563 mi+5,823 mi
- 08/04/202439,563 mi
- 02/04/202544,189 mi+4,626 mi
- 11/04/202648,255 mi+4,066 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 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: 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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