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DN12 NZZ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 NZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 93,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both o/s/f and n/s/f are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever has a bit of play (side to side) but is still functional. handbrake is coming up high but still has some reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

coolant header tank is below minimum mark

Fail 29 Aug 2023 80,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades are not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall is torn and the plies can be felt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both o/s/f and n/s/f are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever has a bit of play (side to side) but is still functional. handbrake is coming up high but still has some reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

coolant header tank is below minimum mark

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,839 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some side to side play in the handbrake assembly (1.1.6 (d))

coolant level low

Fail 24 Aug 2022 72,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some side to side play in the handbrake assembly (1.1.6 (d))

coolant level low

Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level very low

coolant light flashing on dash

Fail 27 Aug 2021 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level very low

coolant light flashing on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,351 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 60,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 54,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2018 47,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 41,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 33,667 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 37% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,004 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 NZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN12 NZZ, 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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DN12 NZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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