2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · YJ12 AWH
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 168,883 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ12 AWH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2023
- 168,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ12 AWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Corsa (YJ12 AWH) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ12 AWH Mileage History
- 25/11/2021165,826 mi
- 30/11/2021165,826 mi
- 12/01/2023168,883 mi+3,057 mi
Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 3 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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