2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · WK12 VVD
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 119,841 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK12 VVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 119,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK12 VVD 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 (WK12 VVD) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WK12 VVD Mileage History
- 07/07/2022100,984 mi
- 07/07/2023114,168 mi+13,184 mi
- 07/07/2023114,170 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/2024119,817 mi+5,647 mi
- 12/07/2024119,841 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 9,356 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
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