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DN12 XOZ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 97,967 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 97,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 96,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 96,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,606 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 83,606 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 81,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,275 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 63,243 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 63,423 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 61,458 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 49,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 38,457 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 XOZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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