2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · NJ12 SWY
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 55,586 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ12 SWY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 55,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ12 SWY 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 (NJ12 SWY) between December 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
NJ12 SWY Mileage History
- 29/12/201412,889 mi
- 25/04/201513,621 mi+732 mi
- 17/03/201718,536 mi+4,915 mi
- 15/03/201820,957 mi+2,421 mi
- 15/03/201820,957 mi
- 14/03/201926,362 mi+5,405 mi
- 12/03/202030,863 mi+4,501 mi
- 12/03/202030,863 mi
- 15/03/202133,635 mi+2,772 mi
- 08/03/202238,726 mi+5,091 mi
- 08/03/202238,727 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/202342,212 mi+3,485 mi
- 30/03/202450,294 mi+8,082 mi
- 02/04/202450,347 mi+53 mi
- 05/04/202552,353 mi+2,006 mi
- 02/04/202655,586 mi+3,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,793 miles per year across 16 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
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