2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · NJ62 RTU
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 69,269 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 RTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 69,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 RTU 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 (NJ62 RTU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
NJ62 RTU Mileage History
- 13/09/202255,399 mi
- 27/09/202357,833 mi+2,434 mi
- 13/10/202357,841 mi+8 mi
- 11/09/202460,872 mi+3,031 mi
- 02/10/202569,269 mi+8,397 mi
Average of roughly 4,544 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
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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