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DN12 XLW

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,807 mi
Last recorded99,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,807 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

waterpump noisy

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged ,no sharp edges

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged ,no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 87,392 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 87,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,444 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,678 miles

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

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both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges

coolant level low

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 XLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

DN12 XLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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