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DN12 PFX

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 PFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,169 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn on side edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on side edge

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 121,169 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on side edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on side edge

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

engine coolant is low

engine light on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2019 98,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working its a stop and tail light bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine coolant is low

engine light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,285 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,071 miles

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Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,071 miles

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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,863 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,863 miles

Nearside 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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DN12 PFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

DN12 PFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DN12 PFX safe to buy?

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