2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van · 1,023 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliability
2012 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Corsa Van years (1,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- 45.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 112,016
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,023
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.5% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21%
- Suspension19.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Brakes8.9%
- Tyres8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.4%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.01%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.91%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.62%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.04%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.87%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Corsa Van years (1,023 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.19% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.69% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Van shows 112,016 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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