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DN12 XKE

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 118,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock casing slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock casing slightly corroded

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 111,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock casing slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock casing slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,812 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,962 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,217 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 88,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,979 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,267 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,266 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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