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RK12 ULE

2012 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 61,302 miles on the clock, averaging 2,785 miles per year, well 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 RK12 ULE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
61,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,785

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year816
Average per year2,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 ULE 30k38k46k54k61k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,302 miles
Since last MOT+816 miles
PASS
Mileage60,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage59,109 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage57,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage55,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage53,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage51,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage49,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage45,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage40,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage36,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage30,127 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

RegistrationRK12 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RK12 ULE

What car is RK12 ULE?

RK12 ULE is an red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RK12 ULE?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 ULE was 61,302 miles, recorded on 12 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 ULE passed its MOT?

RK12 ULE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2026.

Is RK12 ULE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK12 ULE 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 RK12 ULE?

RK12 ULE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.