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DN12 PNU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 PNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 89,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 67,073 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under car surface slight corrosion(front arms , rear coil springs, front shocks casing )both sides

Pass 18 Sep 2022 65,484 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,061 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 58,378 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 58,378 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 50,567 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2018 50,567 miles

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper taped over (6.1.C.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 47,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slightly deteriated/perished

Fail 25 May 2017 47,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wal split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slightly deteriated/perished

Pass 25 May 2016 44,283 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,756 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 PNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

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

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