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DN12 WTJ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,775 mi
Last recorded131,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 131,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 131,775 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,758 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 123,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,150 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 114,121 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,974 miles

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at front of engine, near the top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both brakes slight bind

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damp patch at bottom corner of radiator

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,737 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on edges and slight cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and cracks in tread, no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,212 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 47,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,289 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 34,756 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 WTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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