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DN12 XNU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,238 mi
Last recorded97,238 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 97,238 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,787 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 96,713 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,785 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror surround missing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror surround missing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,596 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deterioated

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,596 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deterioated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 41,554 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,554 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

DN12 XNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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