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DN12 PXO

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 115,542 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 115,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 105,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 105,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 92,739 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 92,739 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,614 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,614 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,222 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,070 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Fail 29 Jan 2021 61,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,966 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 36,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 30,771 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 22,650 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 PXO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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