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A16 YMY

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 52,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,490 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 46,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,127 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 43,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 41,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on tread, small cracks.

plastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,702 miles

nearside front tyre 2-3 mm tread depth.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak on gearbox.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A16 YMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 YMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 YMY registered?

A16 YMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is A16 YMY safe to buy?

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