2012 Vauxhall Corsavan 1.2L Diesel · FG12 WOY

Most recent MOT outcome The latest test on 13 Nov 2025 was a PASS at 130,579 mi, but the day before a failure was recorded for the same mileage. The failure highlighted several serious defects: front‑tyre tread well below the 1.6 mm legal limit on both sides, excessive oil leaking from the engine sump, and the same sub‑frame corrosion noted on the pass certificate. The presence of a failed test just one day earlier shows that the vehicle was only marginally brought into compliance, likely by replacing or inflating the tyres and addressing the oil leak enough to satisfy the test. Recurring pattern of defects - Tyre wear – Front tyres have repeatedly been below the legal tread depth (2025‑11‑12, 2023‑11‑28, 2024‑11‑27). - Corrosion – Sub‑frame corrosion appears on every MOT since 2023, though inspectors have judged the structural rigidity to be still acceptable. Rear silencer skin corrosion was also noted in 2024. - Suspension & springs – In 2023 the vehicle failed for fractured rear coil springs on both sides and excessive play in a front track‑rod ball joint. Those components have not been mentioned again, suggesting they may have been repaired, but the underlying corrosion could predispose them to repeat failure. - Brake discs – Front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted or scored in 2023. No later comment, but the issue may re‑appear if not resurfaced or replaced.