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YR12 GKE

2012 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1686cc

Orange Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1686cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 92,301 miles on the clock, averaging 8,288 miles per year, around 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 YR12 GKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,301
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
8,288

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,114
Average per year8,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR12 GKE 4k26k48k70k92k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage85,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage69,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage61,239 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage54,096 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,277 miles
PASS
Mileage43,805 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,579 miles
PASS
Mileage29,223 miles
Since last MOT+18,845 miles
PASS
Mileage10,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage3,536 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

RegistrationYR12 GKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YR12 GKE

What car is YR12 GKE?

YR12 GKE is a orange Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2012.

What is the mileage of YR12 GKE?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 GKE was 92,301 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 GKE passed its MOT?

YR12 GKE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is YR12 GKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR12 GKE 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 YR12 GKE?

YR12 GKE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.