2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · VU12 NXC
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2012. Recorded mileage 98,176 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU12 NXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 98,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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VU12 NXC 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 (VU12 NXC) between January 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator All (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
VU12 NXC Mileage History
- 03/01/202384,428 mi
- 19/08/202388,515 mi+4,087 mi
- 23/08/202388,515 mi
- 26/09/202498,176 mi+9,661 mi
- 26/09/202498,176 mi
Average of roughly 7,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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