2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · X18 BBK
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 105,740 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X18 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 105,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X18 BBK 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 (X18 BBK) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
X18 BBK Mileage History
- 22/04/202494,700 mi
- 01/04/202597,995 mi+3,295 mi
- 01/04/202597,995 mi
- 07/04/2026105,410 mi+7,415 mi
- 10/04/2026105,740 mi+330 mi
Average of roughly 5,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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