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DN12 PZV

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 PZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak suspect water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2026 104,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak suspect water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 96,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,514 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top play

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 84,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 69,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 52,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,537 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT

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 PZV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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