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DN12 XSA

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,134 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,189 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,041 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 69,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 65,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,281 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 52,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,545 miles

Nearside Front damage to fire wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,778 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,724 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

front brakes pads very low

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

front brakes pads very low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,156 miles

front tyres getting 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 XSA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

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

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