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DN12 XSV

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,245 mi
Last recorded59,245 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,245 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 59,240 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,874 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 52,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 48,889 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 48,888 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front brake discs corroded ,brakes may require service

Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 46,581 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 38,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,307 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 33,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,665 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 XSV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

DN12 XSV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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