2012 Vauxhall Corsa · 247,432 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2012 Vauxhall Corsas fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Corsa years (247,432 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 40.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 72,228
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 247,432
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 51% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.5%
- Suspension15.9%
- Brakes8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.13%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.47%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.97%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.97%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.21%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.92%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.78%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Corsas fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Corsa years (247,432 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.14% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.65% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Corsa shows 72,228 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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