2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SB62 RZS
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 110,373 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB62 RZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 110,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB62 RZS 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 (SB62 RZS) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2024 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SB62 RZS Mileage History
- 07/06/202298,943 mi
- 07/06/202298,943 mi
- 07/06/2023104,265 mi+5,322 mi
- 05/07/2024110,373 mi+6,108 mi
- 13/07/2024110,373 mi
Average of roughly 5,443 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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