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DN12 LVJ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 LVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Spring has Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 55,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Spring has Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,394 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 40,221 miles

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,551 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Handbrake travel needs adjustment

Offside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Fail 11 May 2016 22,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 13 May 2015 20,433 miles

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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DN12 LVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol 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 DN12 LVJ, 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 DN12 LVJ registered?

DN12 LVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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