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DN12 VEB

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,913 mi
Last recorded64,913 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,189 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 48,361 miles

Car battery dead - car will not start without the aid of my jump pack - replace battery

Front Bumper skin damaged secured with tape

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 48,361 miles

Car battery dead - car will not start without the aid of my jump pack - replace battery

Front Bumper skin damaged secured with tape

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp insecure Temporary repair to top fixing. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,004 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp top fixing broken

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft/transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to 10 years old - dated april 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to 10 years old - dated april 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 40,004 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp top fixing broken

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft/transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to 10 years old - dated april 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to 10 years old - dated april 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,014 miles

Nearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounting broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working - damaged and insecure

Nearside Headlamp top fixing broken

Fail 28 Jan 2021 33,014 miles

Nearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounting broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working - damaged and insecure

Nearside Headlamp top fixing broken

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Found bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,479 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,339 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

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 VEB is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

DN12 VEB is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DN12 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 VEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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