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DN12 VGM

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating / poor (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,376 miles

Front Upper slight play in suspension top mounts wheel free

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 77,376 miles

Front Upper slight play in suspension top mounts wheel free

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,838 miles

Front Upper play in suspension top mounts wheel free

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front slight play in suspension top mount wheel free

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 72,999 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front slight play in suspension top mount wheel free

Offside Rear brake lag 25%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play wheel free

Offside Rear brake lag - 26%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly poor (0.1 (b))

wipers slightly poor

Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play wheel free

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake lag - 26%

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly poor (0.1 (b))

wipers slightly poor

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 65,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,391 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

DN12 VGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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