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DN12 XVJ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,175 mi
Last recorded98,175 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 98,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,554 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 78,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 73,366 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,684 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 61,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 25,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

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