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EJ12 HVS

2012 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi66,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Sxi
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 93,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL HAS SPLITS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,142 miles

CLUTCH ANTI-SLIP DEVICE MISSING

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING - A GLB580 BULB FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLY LEAKING FROM THE CRANK SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 83,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLY LEAKING FROM THE CRANK SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,236 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,236 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,785 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 67,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 64,712 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,354 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,787 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi?

Based on 6,981 MOT tests across 1,283 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,197
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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EJ12 HVS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 66,171 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 Sxi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ12 HVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Sxi typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Sxi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ12 HVS registered?

EJ12 HVS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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