2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SG62 VST
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 82,630 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG62 VST Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 82,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG62 VST 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 (SG62 VST) between September 2015 and February 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e))”.
SG62 VST Mileage History
- 12/09/201517,430 mi
- 15/09/201517,494 mi+64 mi
- 25/08/201629,048 mi+11,554 mi
- 23/08/201732,625 mi+3,577 mi
- 09/02/201835,443 mi+2,818 mi
- 04/02/201945,008 mi+9,565 mi
- 01/02/202052,529 mi+7,521 mi
- 06/02/202155,219 mi+2,690 mi
- 09/02/202155,358 mi+139 mi
- 17/01/202262,715 mi+7,357 mi
- 18/01/202262,716 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/202371,294 mi+8,578 mi
- 30/01/202477,500 mi+6,206 mi
- 31/01/202477,504 mi+4 mi
- 11/02/202582,623 mi+5,119 mi
- 13/02/202582,630 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,918 miles per year across 16 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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- 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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