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DN12 PKJ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 PKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 78,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,950 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front . cant operate them in an original matter (stalk broken) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working both front . cant operate them in an original matter (stalk broken) (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front dtrl out (car too old to fail)

Offside Front fog light out (car too old to fail)

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 65,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,551 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 56,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,542 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,739 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,072 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 36,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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 PKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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