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DN12 XBP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,199 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,277 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive light leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear both rear dust covers loose as both bump stops damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2023 60,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive light leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear both rear dust covers loose as both bump stops damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,742 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 50,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,693 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 15 Mar 2019 46,693 miles

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,790 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,035 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 XBP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

DN12 XBP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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