2012 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3L Diesel · YJ62 VLB
2012 Vauxhall Corsa (1.3L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 53,755 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ62 VLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 53,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ62 VLB 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 (YJ62 VLB) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ62 VLB Mileage History
- 08/06/202234,487 mi
- 08/06/202234,487 mi
- 21/06/202340,371 mi+5,884 mi
- 10/09/202447,680 mi+7,309 mi
- 18/06/202553,755 mi+6,075 mi
Average of roughly 6,363 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
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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