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SP12 ZBO

2012 Vauxhall Corsa Active

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Active63,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Active
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 128,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 125,162 miles

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING A 580 BULB WAS FITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,628 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 120,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,002 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 76,786 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 May 2018 76,786 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 May 2017 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield broken and insecure

Fail 19 May 2017 60,212 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield broken and insecure

Pass 19 May 2016 46,280 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 46,278 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Active?

Based on 3,856 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
5,177
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2
coil spring incomplete 2
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SP12 ZBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Active in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,526 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 Active fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 ZBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Active typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP12 ZBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Active, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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