2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · NJ13 BHL
2013 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 103,476 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ13 BHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 103,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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NJ13 BHL 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 2013 Vauxhall Corsa (NJ13 BHL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
NJ13 BHL Mileage History
- 24/10/202294,381 mi
- 12/09/2024103,043 mi+8,662 mi
- 13/09/2024103,045 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2025103,426 mi+381 mi
- 27/10/2025103,476 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 3,024 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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- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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