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15 SU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 SU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 127,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 111,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 105,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,888 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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15 SU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 15 SU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 15 SU registered?

15 SU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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