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EJ12 TZP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 89,693 miles on the clock, averaging 6,250 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 TZP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,250

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,608
Average per year6,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 TZP 26k42k58k74k90k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,608 miles
PASS
Mileage76,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,285 miles
PASS
Mileage67,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage63,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage60,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage58,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage55,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,783 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
PASS
Mileage55,534 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage44,230 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage35,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage25,701 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 TZP

What car is EJ12 TZP?

EJ12 TZP is an red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 TZP?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 TZP was 89,693 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 TZP passed its MOT?

EJ12 TZP has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2026.

Is EJ12 TZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ12 TZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EJ12 TZP?

EJ12 TZP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.