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DN12 XBE

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 66,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,905 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

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

Nearside Rear Bumper not fully secure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 64,905 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

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

Nearside Rear Bumper not fully secure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,267 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 Fitted ()

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2023 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 Fitted ()

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 Child seats ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 7 Jun 2022 56,589 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 Child seats ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 24 May 2021 55,363 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust heat shield loose

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 55,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust heat shield loose

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 54,597 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 54,597 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 49,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats fitted ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 18 May 2018 43,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear both rear shock absorber covers detached

Fail 18 May 2018 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear both rear shock absorber covers detached

Pass 11 May 2017 35,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres cracking inside treads

Fail 11 May 2017 35,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking inside treads

Pass 6 May 2016 30,545 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 30,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,971 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

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 XBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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