2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · RK12 ULW
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 14,795 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 ULW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 14,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RK12 ULW 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 (RK12 ULW) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RK12 ULW Mileage History
- 29/09/202312,781 mi
- 10/10/202413,552 mi+771 mi
- 31/01/202513,622 mi+70 mi
- 03/02/202513,623 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/202614,795 mi+1,172 mi
Average of roughly 810 miles per year across 5 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
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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