2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

262 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.5%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid6.5%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%
    17 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.7%
  8. Door condition: cannot be opened from inside the vehicle2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension24.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Brakes9.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  7. Body & chassis5.7%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Corsavan?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2012 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 262 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Corsavan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).