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A23 PSL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket damaged broke

Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket damaged broke

Pass 21 Oct 2024 80,245 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,118 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,821 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER STRUT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,821 miles

Central Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DAYLIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER STRUT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,595 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs and OSF. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs and OSF. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 61,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,680 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play drivers and passenger front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,195 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 16,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A23 PSL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A23 PSL, 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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A23 PSL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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