2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YC12 XEG
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2012. Recorded mileage 51,948 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC12 XEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 51,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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YC12 XEG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (YC12 XEG) between March 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YC12 XEG Mileage History
- 26/03/202445,902 mi
- 27/03/202445,908 mi+6 mi
- 26/03/202550,003 mi+4,095 mi
- 26/03/202550,003 mi
- 21/10/202551,948 mi+1,945 mi
Average of roughly 3,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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