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DN12 XZM

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,102 mi
Last recorded41,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,102 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 37,930 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,573 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 37,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 36,662 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 36,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 36,306 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 34,943 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 34,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,565 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats had to be errected to allow full inspection of seatbelts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 32,565 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats had to be errected to allow full inspection of seatbelts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2018 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 21,847 miles

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

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

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

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 XZM 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 66.7%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

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

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