2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SL53 JCS
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,584 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 JCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 85,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SL53 JCS 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 (SL53 JCS) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SL53 JCS Mileage History
- 16/03/202264,402 mi
- 23/03/202373,791 mi+9,389 mi
- 26/03/202482,526 mi+8,735 mi
- 26/03/202482,528 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/202585,584 mi+3,056 mi
Average of roughly 6,741 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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- 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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